Epidemiologist

This position is located in the District of Columbia Government (District), DC Health (DOH), Center for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (CPPE), Research, Measurement and Evaluation(REM)/Division of Epidemiology. The incumbent will serve as the Cross-Cutting Epidemiologist under the purview of the State Epidemiologist and will work closely with program areas within the Office of Epidemiology, DC Health, and the DC Public Health Lab.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible to monitor and evaluate the timeliness, completeness, and quality of data collected through surveillance activities. They will also be responsible to: collaborate with other CPPE staff and external partners in efforts to ensure compliance with all data reporting and collection standards as outlined in organizational, local, and federal guidelines, policies, and/or regulations. They will also collaborate with public safety and prevention partners to enhance injury surveillance.

The incumbent will provide primary data management support for software applications utilized by the Division of Epidemiology for injury surveillance activities including, but not limited to Syndromic Surveillance (ESSENCE), the DC Violent Death Reporting System, DC Firearm Surveillance Through the Emergency Room (FASTER) and SUDORS (State Unintentional Drug Overdose). They will identify strategies for improving and/or enhancing injury surveillance data collection, management, and analysis processes. They will also be responsible for the completion of tasks related to the development of analytic datasets (e.g., data extraction, data cleaning, and variable coding).

The incumbent will develop, plan and implement the strategies necessary to coordinate, conduct and provide assistance on surveillance, epidemiologic studies and investigations associated with injury surveillance. They will also select and use the appropriate data collection techniques and statistical analysis methods in conducting epidemiological studies. They will produce written products related to the scientific work of the position such as: study proposals, project plans, scientific and technical papers, grants, publications, and reports, professional journal articles, etc.

The incumbent will represent the Department of Health at conferences and meetings. Attends conferences, workshops, training, etc., to enhance personal and professional growth. They will develops and prepares abstracts and reports for presentation or publications. They will provide analytic support on grant-related activities including data analysis and program evaluation, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

Individuals must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade (12) level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Term Appointment: 13 Month time limited

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0601-13

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered in a collective bargaining unit, represented by Local SEIU 1199.

Position Designation:

This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

Employees occupying positions designated as Essential are required to:

• Report to work, and/or remain at work, in order to carry out responsibilities outlined in the “Critical Operations - Essential and Emergency Designations” section shown above.
• Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor) when a situation or condition arises and results in the declaration or announcement of an early dismissal for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Report to their duty station on time and as required when a situation or condition occurs which results in a declared emergency resulting in a late arrival or unexpected closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not telework.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.