EPIDEMIOLOGIST III *Repost*

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PHPA/MCHB, Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology, Baltimore, MD

This full-time position sits in the Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (OMCHE) and is responsible for designing and conducting epidemiologic analysis and surveillance to identify determinants of maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes in Maryland. Epidemiologic analyses conducted and presented by this position will be used to make data driven recommendations for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Bureau. Major responsibilities include developing and maintaining MCH data collection systems; designing and conducting epidemiologic studies; directing evaluation studies; analyzing datasets; providing technical assistance; responding to data requests; and presenting and publishing analysis results. This epidemiologist also assists and guides other professional staff in the OMCHE in undertaking various research and evaluation studies.

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics. A copy of your graduate transcripts must accompany your application.  Transcripts may be official or unofficial.

Experience: Three years of experience as an epidemiologist subsequent to receipt of the Master’s degree.

Note: 1. Candidates may substitute a Doctoral degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six graduate courses in Epidemiology and three graduate courses in Biostatistics for the required education and experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science  classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.   

One year of experience must have involved epidemiological research related to maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes to produce a report, brief, journal article or presentation.

The successful candidate should have:

Familiarity with epidemiological concepts in addition to maternal and child health policies and programs at the state and federal level.

Experience developing and presenting reports and presentations to convey complex statistical analysis for lay audiences.

At least one year full time experience with SAS preferred.

Experience with other statistical software is accepted.

Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.