STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Epidemiologist 1 (Toxic Hazards) (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment #240404-0284HC-001

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Introduction


THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH), is currently seeking an experienced individual for the position of Epidemiologist 1 (Toxic Hazards) within the Environmental Health & Drinking Water (EHDW) Branch’s Environmental Health Section. The selected candidate will perform daily data collection and entry, as well as using quality assurance measures for child lead poisoning surveillance. Responsibilities will include the collection of blood lead data from mandated reporters, identification of reporting issues, outreach to reporting entities to ensure compliance with reporting requirements, data matching, collaboration in the preparation and presentation of workshops, and communication with the general public to answer lead poisoning and radon related questions.  This Epidemiologist 1 position is a permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week position. This position is based out of Hartford, CT. Hybrid schedule allowed with approval. A flex schedule may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • SECTION: Environmental Health Section
  • BRANCH: Environmental Health and Drinking Water (EHDW)
  • ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 35 hours per week 
Are you interested in joining the outstanding team at CT DPH and making a difference in people's lives? In the role, under the direct supervision of a Supervising Environmental Analyst, you will conduct:
  • Daily data collection, cleaning, processing and entry from electronically and paper (fax and mail) reported test results 
  • Outreach to reporting entities to ensure compliance with reporting requirements 
  • Quality assurance measures for the Lead Surveillance System
  • Conduct non-routine investigations of hospital and lab analysis and reporting, and identifying reporting issues with mandated reporters
  • Assist with data analysis for required grant reports
  • Work to modernize and streamline the current data system
  • Work with DMU epidemiologists to address requirements of new legislation and assist in transforming the data system
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
ABOUT US 
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state. 

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.\

The EHDW Branch oversees activities related to drinking water supply purity and adequacy, food protection, private wells, subsurface sewage disposal, lead, radon, asbestos and over 15 environmental licensing and certification categories.   The Environmental Health Section focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities.

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Selection Plan

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To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for assisting in the compilation and interpretation of epidemiologic/scientific data and statistics including field investigations and literature review.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists program staff in epidemiologic investigations of acute and chronic diseases; 
  • Assists in interviewing of individuals relative to disease outbreaks; 
  • Under supervision of an Epidemiologist of higher grade, maintains a surveillance system capable of detecting risk factors and changes in disease patterns; 
  • Makes appropriate contacts with public health and other agencies, health professionals, hospitals, etc. to facilitate disease follow up and surveillance; 
  • Answers general informational questions from the public and medical community; 
  • Regularly reviews scientific literature to maintain a current knowledge of pertinent disease processes; 
  • In addition to the foregoing, in the Toxic Hazards Section or its Radon Program, participates in epidemiological investigations of human exposures to chemical and radiological hazards in both occupational and non-occupational environments; 
  • Participates in preparation of health risk assessments; 
  • Compiles statistics and may do routine calculations and interpretations; 
  • May administer biologics or collect specimens such as blood and urine samples, throat and rectal swabs under supervision of a physician; 
  • May compile statistics and do less complex calculations and interpretations; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • occupational/environmental epidemiology and/or toxicology; 
    • relevant disease processes which affect humans and animals; 
    • epidemiological methods; 
    • basic biological processes; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communications skills; 
  • Ability to
    • research scientific literature and develop and gather data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in a responsible technical or professional capacity in epidemiological investigations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biostatistics, environmental science, health physics, industrial hygiene, physiology, public health or toxicology may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • A Doctorate in a related discipline such as medicine, public health or a natural or behavioral science may be substituted for the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with database management.
  • Experience importing, exporting, reporting and analyzing data utilizing macros, VBA or SQL in Access, Excel, SAS or R.
  • Experience with data entry, data cleaning, data manipulation, and quality control/assurance.
  • Experience with data matching.
  • Experience with written and verbal communication directed towards health care practitioners, environmental health practitioners, laboratories, staff, and the public.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to both small and large groups.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to be immunized for communicable diseases as necessary and appropriate.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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