Environmental Epidemiologist

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Environmental Epidemiologist

Salary

$70,824.00 - $109,054.40 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-02595

Agency

400 Health & Human Services - Public Health

Opening Date

03/26/2025

Closing Date

4/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Chelsea Stevens at chelsea.stevens@hhs.iowa.gov

To Apply

Applicants need to submit an unofficial transcript highlighting coursework in epidemiology. Neglecting to provide transcript may result in disqualification.

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.  

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (Iowa HHS) Division of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental and Local Public Health is seeking an Environmental Epidemiologist.

Summary:
The Bureau of Environmental and Local Public Health seeks to hire an Environmental Epidemiologist. Under the direct supervision of the Environmental Health Section Supervisor, this position will serve as a data manager and provide epidemiological analysis of reportable environmental poisonings and conditions and data related to the Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) program. Duties include data tracking, statistical analysis, and reporting on environmental health related program performance measures and comparing state and national benchmarks for state environmental health program performance across all age groups and social/economic determinants.

Responsibilities:
The position works in collaboration with other environmental epidemiologists and program teams within the Bureau of Environmental and Local Public Health by performing advanced professional level or lead work in collecting, compiling, analyzing and reporting statistical data. Collaborates with other program staff to develop and implement the Environmental Public Health Tracking grant annual work plan.

Leads strategy development for Environmental Public Health Tracking grant program activities related to network development. Identifies objectives, timelines, potential partners and budget allocation. Coordinate with Department or State Information Management staff to maintain the technical infrastructure of the Iowa Public Health Tracking portal. Evaluate informatics needs and conduct a gap analysis to address barriers to the effective use of data for environmental public health decision making. Represent IDPH on the EPHT program's Standards and Network Development national work-group, and participate on EPHT national content work-group teams.

Develop and coordinate routine descriptive analysis of Tracking data to evaluate quality and completeness of data; to examine state and local environmental public health issues; or to generate information for other state and local programs, state and local decision makers, and the general public. Develop and coordinate routine analyses using Tracking data for the discovery of spatial, temporal, and demographic patterns of diseases, exposures, or environmental hazards; the timely identification of unusual events signaling the need for further investigation; or the non-research purposes of analyzing or linking health, exposure, and hazard data to help provide new insights or solutions to environmental health issues. Perform advanced statistical analysis of EPHT and other environmental health related data. Participate in department data work-groups, CDC site visits, and state and national trainings and workshops. Disseminate data and evaluation results to internal and external stakeholders and use results to recommend specific action and/or new policies, procedures, and standards for program quality improvement and provide technical assistance on data related issues.

How to Apply:
For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide.
 
Benefits:

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
  • Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
  • Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
  • Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 


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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.



Applicants must reside in the State of Iowa upon hire

Selectives

185 Epidemiology:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in epidemiology, which involves:

  • The surveillance for respiratory diseases, vector-born diseases, enteric diseases, antimicrobial-resistant agents, or other infectious or non-infectious diseases 
  • The development of protocols and procedures for data collection and analysis, ongoing analysis of data using a variety of databases and statistical analysis programs 
  • The development and dissemination of written reports, graphs, tables, etc.
 OR

968 Statistics:
20 semester hours in post-high school coursework in statistics. (Attach an unofficial transcript)

AND

535 Public Health:
6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis. Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

***Unofficial transcripts need to be submitted for verification:
1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a graduate degree in public health with at least two courses related to the principles and practice of epidemiology.


2) All of the following (a and b):
     a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a non-public health graduate degree with at least two courses related to the principles and practice of epidemiology; and
     b. Three years of experience in applied epidemiology in an infectious, noninfectious, or chronic diseases; environmental poisonings or conditions; injury prevention; or a substance misuse related epidemiology program.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.


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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a non-public health graduate degree with at least two courses related to the principles and practice of epidemiology? IF YES- How many years of experience do you have in applied epidemiology in an infectious, noninfectious, or chronic diseases; environmental poisonings or conditions; injury prevention; or a substance misuse related epidemiology program?
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Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in epidemiology, which involves:
  • The surveillance for respiratory diseases, vector-born diseases, enteric diseases, antimicrobial-resistant agents, or other infectious or non-infectious diseases
  • The development of protocols and procedures for data collection and analysis, ongoing analysis of data using a variety of databases and statistical analysis programs
  • The development and dissemination of written reports, graphs, tables, etc.?
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Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
400 Health & Human Services - Public Health
Address
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th St
Des Moines, 50319