Epidemiology Investigator 3 (Hybrid Eligible)

Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in use of statistical computer software packages; 6 mos. exp. as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency; must be able to provide own transportation

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762; must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

**APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A LIST OF COURSEWORK COMPLETED ON THEIR APPLICATION

OR

ATTACH THEIR TRANSCRIPTS TO THEIR APPLICATION**

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Data Analytics; Investigation;  Statistics/Mathematics

Professional Skills: Analyzation; Team Work

What You’ll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Medical Services

Report In Location\: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours\: 8\:00AM to 5\:00PM

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report to the office 5 days a week during an assigned training period. After successful completion of the training period, this position will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

Initiate, design, & conduct epidemiological projects & research pertaining to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), trauma care & the statewide trauma system:

-       Utilize statistical computer software packages (e.g., STATA, SAS, SPSS) to apply appropriate statistical analysis & methods; tabulate & analyze data using standard & complex statistical measures; determine appropriate statistical methods for specific data sets;

-       Collect, receive & reviews electronic data submitted to the EMS Incident Reporting System (EMSIRS) & Ohio Trauma Registry

(OTR);

-       Provide technical advice & guidance on data collection methods & case findings to other employees & outside agencies;

-       Monitor analysis of data to predict increases or decreases in morbidity & mortality;

-       Serve as a resource person & technical advisor in areas of research, evaluation & reply to requests for information from internal &/or external customers;

-       Oversee &/or participate in completion of scientific reports; assist in preparation of reports for publication in peer reviewed journals &/or inclusion in reports to committees & state or federal agencies; review technical & confidential case reports for accuracy & correctness);

-       Assist supervisor, physicians or other professionals in investigation & analysis of data pertaining to emergency medical services, trauma care & the statewide trauma system in Ohio;

-       Design & implement statistically valid surveys to assess EMS & trauma system issues;

-       Assist in evaluation of levels of success of prevention programs;

-       Participate in other research projects as assigned by supervisor.

-       Assist data managers in EMSIRS & OTR database management;

-       Develop data quality assurance plan in order to maintain the quality, accuracy, integrity & confidentiality of all records;

-       Develop computerized data processing programs to facilitate a database containing timely, complete, & accurate data;

-       Coordinate EMSIRS & OTR advisory committee meetings.

-       Participate in the cleaning, organization, & recoding of EMSIRS & OTR data as needed to assist in the data linkage process;

-       Work in consultation with other data center staff to develop the matching/linking routines needed to associate all collected information.

-       Represent & promote EMS data systems at public & professional gatherings;

-       Draft &/or prepare reports, presentations & articles;

-       Participate in projects to support the effective collection, analysis & dissemination of public health information.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.