SR EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Agency: Arkansas Department of Health
Date Posted: 01/12/2009
Posting Expires: 01/27/2009
Education or Experience Requirements
See Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field; plus four years' experience in communicable disease control,
epidemiology, environmental science, or a related field.
OR
The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in biology, or a related field; plus two years' experience in communicable disease control,
epidemiology, environmental science, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
MPH in Epidemiology or equivalent
Job Duties
Must have valid drivers' license; may require overnight travel (in and out of state); may require being on call.
Special Application Information
Hiring Official-Shirley Louie
All ADH applicants must complete drug screening, as outlined in ADH Policy 1087, prior to being hired.
Applications are prescreened according to the state application, addenda, résumé, transcript, licenses and any other information that you submit. (With the exception of transcripts, do not submit references, certificates, or other documents; bring them to your interview.) Therefore, it is important that you submit complete and accurate information and that you complete the application form according to instructions. List all prior work experience, including military service, beginning with your most recent employment. (Include all experience, even if you do not believe that experience to be relevant to the position for which you are applying.) You may include volunteer or unpaid work as part of your work history; however, you should include the number of hours per week which you performed these duties.
When submitting your State Application, you may refer to your résumé for the Employment History if your résumé includes all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application (month and year employment began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.).
Inadequate completion of your job history will adversely impact your comparison with other candidates.
Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation
State applications may be acquired at any Department of Health Office.
How To Apply Other Than The Internet
State applications may be acquired at any Department of Health Office. Completed applications can be faxed to 501-661-2675.
Applications may be mailed to
Department of Health
Office of Human Resources
Recruitment and Placement Section
4815 W Markham - Slot H18
Little Rock AR 72205-3867
or faxed to 501/661-2675
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Job Details
Position No.: 22120119
Class Code: B006
Grade: 22
Salary Range: $38,300.00 - $65,055.00 per year
Background
check required? No
Location Information
Job City: Little Rock
Job County/Region: Pulaski
Contact Information
Contact name: Sandra Thomas
Phone: 501-683-5699
Email:
Job Description
CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: SENIOR EPIDEMIOLOGIST CLASS
CODE: B006
LAST REVISION DATE:
CLASS SUMMARY
The Senior Epidemiologist works under administrative direction and is
responsible for the study and evaluation of communicable diseases and
environmental health problems. This position is governed by state and federal
laws and agency policy.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
1. Designs and implements demographic, environmental, and epidemiological
studies.
2. Gathers and analyzes statistical data, known disease properties, medical
assessments, laboratory findings, and other information to identify trends
and methods of epidemic prevention or containment and writes technical
reports of study findings.
3. Monitors epidemic outbreaks and proposes methods of epidemic containment.
4. Monitors and evaluates disease control programs in health care facilities,
day care institutions, nursing homes, and other public facilities and
recommends solutions for disease control problems.
5. Develops and conducts training/educational programs to facilitate
institution's or facilities' compliance with various disease control
regulations.
6. Responds to inquiries from health care professionals and members of the
public regarding environmental or communicable disease hazards.
7. Prepares press releases, conducts press conferences, and makes public
presentations on communicable or environmental disease hazards, epidemic
outbreaks, and control programs.
8. Studies and investigates chemical compounds exposed to the environment to
determine their impact on human health, conducts health surveys, and
issues health advisories which limit the consumption of food and restrict
other types of activities.
9. Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
SENIOR EPIDEMIOLOGIST (CONT.)
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The senior epidemiologist has regular contact with health care professionals
in both the public and private sector.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
Frequent in-state travel is required. Exposure to toxic chemicals is required.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of scientific research and data
collection and analysis.
Knowledge of statistical methods and formulas.
Knowledge of epidemic identification and control.
Knowledge of the impact of chemical contaminants on human life and the
environment.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing communicable diseases.
Ability to design and implement environmental and epidemiological studies.
Ability to perform specialized qualitative and quantitative analysis, conduct
research, and collect data.
Ability to write descriptive results of analysis and present oral and written
information.
Ability to assess disease control problems and develop solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology or a related
field; plus four years' experience in communicable disease control,
epidemiology, environmental science, or a related field.
OR
The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in biology, or a related
field; plus two years' experience in communicable disease control,
epidemiology, environmental science, or a related field.
Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or
part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Qualifications Review
Committee.
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