What are the responsibilities and job description for the EPIDEMIOLOGIST I (INFORMATICS/DATA SCIENCE) position at State of Hawai'i?
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Disease Outbreak Control Division, Disease Investigation Branch.
The position is located in Downtown on the Island of Oahu.
Up to $67,200 per year, salary commensurate with training & experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact DIB Secretary, at (808) 587-6567 or email at Epi1@doh.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.Exempt, non-civil service, temporary, full-time appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events as they relate to infectious diseases of public health concern as a data scientist to the control of health problems. The position will facilitate the collection of data and transforming it into a more usable format for analysis and decision-making and for detecting, understanding, controlling, and preventing infectious diseases in the population. This position will also be responsible for enhancement of disease outbreak investigations using data-driven techniques; ensuring data management systems and technology provide the critical data for efficient and timely response to and reporting of disease alerts; developing and enhancing surveillance data through any necessary complex coding of HL/7 message mapping; facilitating, coordinating, and exchanging of surveillance data through electronic interfaces with partners; implementing sentinel, syndromic, or hospital-based, including emergency department, surveillance to enhance to enhance early detection, identify outbreaks, and support all-hazards situational awareness. This position will also conduct and ensure critical data are available and usable for epidemiological assessments.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Epidemiology or health-related field for which the candidate completed and passed at least three (3) epidemiological methods courses, one of which must be an advanced level, and at least two (2) biostatistics courses requiring mastery of large datasets and analyses using a statistical software application. Each qualifying course should have fulfilled a minimum of 2 credit hours.
KNOWLEDGE: Principles, practices, and techniques of epidemiology analysis; principles and practices of public health and public administration, including the general organization, functions, services, and objectives of public health programs; public health and medical research methods and techniques, including analysis of risk factors; statistical analysis methodology; human and environmental biology and behavioral sciences and principles; community and medical resources; and principles of disease causation. Experience in network operating systems, data management systems, and firm understanding of data applications.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Evaluate the relative importance of areas of research; critical thinking; plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of others; plan, conduct, and evaluate public health epidemiologic research and advise others in these activities; prepare program and budget plans; evaluate program operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; speak and write English effectively, including effective public speaking; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; and work under pressure and challenging or unusual conditions.
LICENSE: Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.
Travel may be required.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.How to Apply:
Mail completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, and salary requirements to:
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Attn: Recruitment & Examination
Visit the Department of Health website at:
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123056.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
DIB Secretary, at (808) 587-6567, or email at Epi1@doh.hawaii.gov.
This is a temporary, non-civil service exempt position. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.”
This is a 12-month appointment, federally funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement for the budget period beginning August 1, 2019. Non-competitive continuing applications for this position are available through the end of a five-year grant period, ending July 31, 2024.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. HDOH supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai’i, all new hires must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The COVID-19 vaccination policy can be found at the top of the DOH Internet/Job Opportunities page: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.
The position is located in Downtown on the Island of Oahu.
Up to $67,200 per year, salary commensurate with training & experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact DIB Secretary, at (808) 587-6567 or email at Epi1@doh.hawaii.gov.
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.Exempt, non-civil service, temporary, full-time appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states and events as they relate to infectious diseases of public health concern as a data scientist to the control of health problems. The position will facilitate the collection of data and transforming it into a more usable format for analysis and decision-making and for detecting, understanding, controlling, and preventing infectious diseases in the population. This position will also be responsible for enhancement of disease outbreak investigations using data-driven techniques; ensuring data management systems and technology provide the critical data for efficient and timely response to and reporting of disease alerts; developing and enhancing surveillance data through any necessary complex coding of HL/7 message mapping; facilitating, coordinating, and exchanging of surveillance data through electronic interfaces with partners; implementing sentinel, syndromic, or hospital-based, including emergency department, surveillance to enhance to enhance early detection, identify outbreaks, and support all-hazards situational awareness. This position will also conduct and ensure critical data are available and usable for epidemiological assessments.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Epidemiology or health-related field for which the candidate completed and passed at least three (3) epidemiological methods courses, one of which must be an advanced level, and at least two (2) biostatistics courses requiring mastery of large datasets and analyses using a statistical software application. Each qualifying course should have fulfilled a minimum of 2 credit hours.
KNOWLEDGE: Principles, practices, and techniques of epidemiology analysis; principles and practices of public health and public administration, including the general organization, functions, services, and objectives of public health programs; public health and medical research methods and techniques, including analysis of risk factors; statistical analysis methodology; human and environmental biology and behavioral sciences and principles; community and medical resources; and principles of disease causation. Experience in network operating systems, data management systems, and firm understanding of data applications.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Evaluate the relative importance of areas of research; critical thinking; plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of others; plan, conduct, and evaluate public health epidemiologic research and advise others in these activities; prepare program and budget plans; evaluate program operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; speak and write English effectively, including effective public speaking; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; and work under pressure and challenging or unusual conditions.
LICENSE: Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.
Travel may be required.
Who May Apply
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.How to Apply:
Mail completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment with original signature, cover letter, detailed resume, and salary requirements to:
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, Hawaii 96801-3378
Attn: Recruitment & Examination
Visit the Department of Health website at:
Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #123056.
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
DIB Secretary, at (808) 587-6567, or email at Epi1@doh.hawaii.gov.
This is a temporary, non-civil service exempt position. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.”
This is a 12-month appointment, federally funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Cooperative Agreement for the budget period beginning August 1, 2019. Non-competitive continuing applications for this position are available through the end of a five-year grant period, ending July 31, 2024.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawaii. HDOH supports a diverse-multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels, and creates an inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
As a condition of employment with the State of Hawai’i, all new hires must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The COVID-19 vaccination policy can be found at the top of the DOH Internet/Job Opportunities page: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.
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