Injury Surveillance Epidemiology Investigator 2 (PN 20014952)

Health Department Building (HDBL)
246 North High Street
1st Floor
Columbus, 43215

Epidemiology Investigator 2

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

In the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW), our vision is to provide a healthier and safer future for every community—where all Ohioans have the access and opportunity to be healthy and free from preventable chronic disease, violence, and injury. BHIW advances health and well-being through evidence-based programs, partnerships, and data utilization aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease; preventing violence and injury; promoting healthy lifestyles; and improving access to care. Program initiatives include the promotion of healthy eating and active living, as well as the prevention of chronic diseases, tobacco use, child injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug overdoses.

Epidemiology Investigator 2

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

In the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW), our vision is to provide a healthier and safer future for every community—where all Ohioans have the access and opportunity to be healthy and free from preventable chronic disease, violence, and injury. BHIW advances health and well-being through evidence-based programs, partnerships, and data utilization aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease; preventing violence and injury; promoting healthy lifestyles; and improving access to care. Program initiatives include the promotion of healthy eating and active living, as well as the prevention of chronic diseases, tobacco use, child injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug overdoses.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct epidemiological investigations and analyze injury and self‑harm data using statistical software such as SAS, ensuring accurate interpretation of trends and health outcomes.
• Design and implement data collection tools, surveys, assessment instruments, and research methods to support high‑quality surveillance activities.
• Prepare clear and informative data products, including reports, briefs, factsheets, presentations, and website updates for internal and external audiences.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and improvement projects to strengthen surveillance accuracy and consistency.
• Support CDC grant requirements by preparing data submissions, indicator reports, and other deliverables tied to injury and self‑harm surveillance.
• Calculate statewide injury and violence rates, generate projections, and analyze trends using state and national datasets.
• Collaborate with public health partners to strengthen reporting systems, provide technical assistance, and represent the program at meetings, trainings, or conferences.
• Respond to data requests, coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders, and contribute to shared data initiatives.

Unusual Working Conditions:

• May require travel
• May be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies
• May be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 32 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct epidemiological investigations and analyze injury and self‑harm data using statistical software such as SAS, ensuring accurate interpretation of trends and health outcomes.
• Design and implement data collection tools, surveys, assessment instruments, and research methods to support high‑quality surveillance activities.
• Prepare clear and informative data products, including reports, briefs, factsheets, presentations, and website updates for internal and external audiences.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and improvement projects to strengthen surveillance accuracy and consistency.
• Support CDC grant requirements by preparing data submissions, indicator reports, and other deliverables tied to injury and self‑harm surveillance.
• Calculate statewide injury and violence rates, generate projections, and analyze trends using state and national datasets.
• Collaborate with public health partners to strengthen reporting systems, provide technical assistance, and represent the program at meetings, trainings, or conferences.
• Respond to data requests, coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders, and contribute to shared data initiatives.

Unusual Working Conditions:

• May require travel
• May be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies
• May be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 32 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; AND
• 3 courses or 9 months' experience in the use of statistical computer software packages; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; AND
• 6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; AND
• Must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

• 6 months' experience as an Epidemiology Investigator 1 (65761) with the State of Ohio; AND

• Must be able to provide own transportation.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
• Four or more graduate courses in epidemiology, statistics, and/or statistical software