Birth Defects Epidemiologist Intermediate/Epidemiologist Intermediate

Working Title: Birth Defects Epidemiologist Intermediate

Job Class: Epidemiologist Intermediate

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 80629

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This position is eligible for bid through 10/10/2024.

• Date Posted : 10/04/2024

• Closing Date : 10/10/2024

• Hiring Agency : Health Department

• Division/Unit : Child and Family Health Division / Birth Defects Monitoring and Analysis Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Child and Family Health Division seeks a team-orientated Epidemiologist to provide necessary epidemiological capacity in birth defects surveillance activities and to coordinate special projects, including follow up surveys. This position is located in the Birth Defects Monitoring & Analysis (BDMA) unit, which resides in the Children & Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) section, within the division of Child & Family Health (CFH).

Primary Job Duties:

• Assisting in the maintenance of the surveillance system in the Minnesota Electronic Disease Surveillance System (MEDSS).

• Database Management (e.g. REDCap).

• Cleaning and analyzing data, linking and geocoding datasets, quality control and evaluation and other special projects.

• Collaborating with partners, synthesizing results into written reports, publishing papers and presentations, and ensuring that data and evaluation results will be translated into meaningful action.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Mankato, Bemidji, Fergus Falls.

Occasional travel for in-person meetings, trainings and conferences is expected. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application to be considered for this position.

Three (3) years of experience in maternal and child health, birth outcomes monitoring or birth defects monitoring that includes designing and conducting epidemiologic investigations and/or surveillance. Experience must include the following:

• Data collection, data analysis and/or data interpretation.

• Accessing electronic health records (EHR), Vital Records or other health related records.

• Use of SAS or R

Minimum qualifications to be assessed at time of interview:

• Knowledge and practical experience in the use of epidemiological principles.

• Knowledge of the maintenance of surveillance systems, relational databases, data analysis, and interpretations.

• Knowledge of public health, health care systems, health data, and health data standards and interoperability.

• Ability to conceptualize alternative solutions to complex issues.

Education Equivalencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or closely related field of study will substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Maternal and Child Health or closely related field of study will substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Maternal and Child Health or closely related field of study.

• Knowledge of maternal and child health, epidemiology of pregnancy-related risk and protective factors, conditions, and birth outcomes, including birth defects.

• Knowledge of and practical experience with survey design, sampling, administration/operations, and analysis of categorical data.

• Knowledge, skills, and experience in establishing culturally competent public health programs and working with diverse populations.

• Working knowledge of the general nature and objectives of MCH public health and Title V programs.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.