Deputy State Epidemiologist, Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology Bureau Chief

This is  a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.  

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, Bureau of Acute Disease Epidemiology is seeking a Deputy State Epidemiologist, Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology (CADE) Bureau Chief (Public Service Manager 2) to join our team!

Are you ready to make a real impact on public health in Iowa? The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Deputy State Epidemiologist, CADE Bureau Chief to lead critical efforts in acute disease surveillance and response.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee investigations of acute infections, outbreaks, and clusters.
• Provide leadership and direction for statewide infectious disease surveillance programs.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage for acute disease response to protect the health of all Iowans.
• Oversee grant, budget, and contracts for CADE.
• Support the administrative rule process and educate stakeholders in matters of regulatory compliance.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within the Health Protection sub-division of the Public Health Division, guiding a multidisciplinary team dedicated to safeguarding Iowa’s communities.

If you are a motivated leader who thrives on solving complex public health challenges, apply today and help us protect the health of every Iowan!

The successful candidate should have:

• A Master's degree in Public Health with an Epidemiology Focus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in management/supervisory role for epidemiological programs.
• At least 6 years of applied infectious disease epidemiology experience.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

535 Public Health:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis. Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments.

AND

185 Epidemiology:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in epidemiology, which involves:

• The surveillance for respiratory diseases, vector-born diseases, enteric diseases, antimicrobial-resistant agents, or other infectious or non-infectious diseases 
• The development of protocols and procedures for data collection and analysis, ongoing analysis of data using a variety of databases and statistical analysis programs 
• The development and dissemination of written reports, graphs, tables, etc.