Epidemiology Investigator 2, STI Surveillance (PN20014187)

Epidemiology Investigator 2 

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

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Do:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EInvestigate STI occurrence (routine or outbreak):%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EConduct or monitor others conducting data collection (interviews, medical record abstraction, etc.)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EInterpret and analyze data (cause, spread, etc.)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMonitor process of specimen collection, delivery to laboratory and reporting of results for special study projects%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp 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style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EWork collaboratively with public health professionals, laboratories, and health care providers to improve STI surveillance and reporting%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssist with training users on data systems used by STI Surveillance and with the development of training materials%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ERepresent the team in meetings/conferences and make presentations to public health professionals and/or public%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#d51343;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EUnusual Working Conditions:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMay require travel%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMay be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMay be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan 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This is an%26nbsp;hourly position,%26nbsp;with a pay range of%26nbsp;32%26nbsp;on the%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(4, 95, 171);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22 href=%22https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/talent-management/classification-and-compensation/ocsea-employees%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOCSEA%26nbsp;Pay Range Schedule.%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#d51343;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOfficial educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. 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Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; AND
• 3 courses or 9 months' experience in the use of statistical computer software packages; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; AND
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; AND
• 6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; AND
• Must be able to provide own transportation

OR

• 6 months' experience as an Epidemiology Investigator 1 (65761) with the State of Ohio; AND

• Must be able to provide own transportation

   

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
• Experience in data management and monitoring
• Experience in database computer software packages (e.g., Access, Excel)
• Experience in statistical software, (e.g., SAS, STATA, or SPSS)
• One (1) course in Biostatistics
• Training or experience working with programs related to STIs or other infectious diseases
• Experience creating tables, figures, graphs, or charts displaying health-related data

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education and active disciplinary record. 

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistics/Mathematics, Surveillance

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving

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ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 32, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($31.47/hr.), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($32.84/hr.) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System.  Paper applications will not be considered.  Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications.  Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above.  An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Job Details
Organization: Health
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date: Aug 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Health Department Building, 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: $31.47
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Public Health
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Surveillance, Public Health, Statistics/Mathematics
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving