Epidemiologist II-61006260

About the Role

This position is critically needed to collaborate in developing data-driven products and conducting analyses that directly support the agency’s response to the opioid epidemic. The employee will disseminate various visualizations (presentations, infographics, and dashboards) to key stakeholders and other targeted populations. The position will provide data leadership for both internal and external stakeholders by applying appropriate epidemiologic practices and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report epidemiologic data regarding the South Carolina population.
• Lead data analyses to guide internal and external stakeholders in improving health and reducing disparities, focusing on drug overdoses and injuries in the state.
• Visualize and create data products ranging from dashboards to infographics to presentations to inform various populations on injuries and drug overdoses in the state.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including chronic disease and injury program staff, to meet grant deliverables and use surveillance data to demonstrate need for policies, measure policy impact, and identify priority populations for intervention.
• Participate in community-level data dissemination events, such as SC Data Walks; collaborate with DPH Community Health Systems teams, including Injury Division program staff, to meet data needs of constituents, assist in evaluating community health programs, and ensure use of findings.
• Assist in the grant writing process related to chronic diseases, injuries, and drug overdoses in South Carolina.
• Serve as an expert in data availability, targeted populations, and various social determinants of health.
• Perform other duties as assigned by bureau leadership, section leadership, or direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related field and relevant working experience.
• A Doctoral degree in epidemiology, or advanced training in applied epidemiology (e.g., the Public Health Prevention Specialist Program at the CDC) may substitute for experience.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial transcript; an official, certified copy will be required prior to hiring.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their delegate.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience with data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Preferred understanding of SAS or compatible statistical software.
• Preferred knowledge and experience working on injury-related topics, such as the opioid epidemic.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices:
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant Employees (TGE).

Schedule

Hybrid work options (partially remote or adjusted work hours) may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.