JOB Are you a dedicated professional looking for a meaningful role to showcase your scientific and technical abilities in support of advancing important public health goals? The Epidemiologist position with the Department of Health offers a chance to apply your analytical skills to protect communities across the state. You will help guide programs that reduce overdoses and promote safer outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems and working with data to make a real difference. Join a team that values your dedication to public health and evidence based action.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This role focuses on supporting overdose prevention efforts and strengthening data driven public health programs. The work involves evaluation, analysis, research, and communication to improve statewide outcomes. As an Epidemiologist, you will perform the following duties:
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Evaluation Leadership: Lead development and use of evaluation tools to assess overdose prevention programming and support improvements
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Data Analysis: Analyze overdose and prescription drug monitoring program data using statistical software to create reports and guide program decisions
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Research Support: Design and conduct epidemiological studies that address trends in controlled substance use and overdose
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Information Sharing: Present findings through reports, conferences, and publications to build awareness and support public health initiatives
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Program Oversight: Provide direction to contracted staff who contribute to fatal overdose surveillance and related activities
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Grant Preparation: Assist in developing grant applications and required reports by presenting data and project information
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. You will report to the office on Tuesday and Wednesday. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
