Drug Overdose Surveillance Epidemiology (DOSE)

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description

This position is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position. This position reports to the Substance Abuse Prevention Epidemiologist and will collect, analyze, and disseminate timely data from emergency departments, including syndromic surveillance data, on suspected overdoses. The DOSE Epidemiologist will also analyze other datasets related to overdose and substance use, including Emergency Medical Services data, laboratory biosurveillance data, and other sources identified. This position will identify epidemiologic trends in non-fatal overdose data, including substances involved and populations disproportionately affected, to critically inform overdose prevention efforts in Wyoming. The DOSE epidemiologist will collaborate with other epidemiologists, prevention experts, external partners, and the public to share data and inform and evaluate prevention efforts.

Human Resource Contact: ***email_hidden***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Collect, analyze, and report Wyoming emergency department syndromic overdose data and emergency department discharge data at grant-required frequencies (typically monthly).
• Produce and disseminate data products related to emergency department overdose data at a frequency meeting, at a minimum, grant requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external partners and the public regarding emergency department overdose data.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to improve the quality of emergency department overdose data.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to apply data to inform prevention efforts.
• Provide technical data and evaluation support to internal and external partners on overdose prevention initiatives and inform evidence-based strategy adjustments.
• Participate in grant writing and reporting related to overdose.
• Attend training related to job duties both in Wyoming and other states.
• Participate in the division’s response to public health events as needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public health epidemiology and a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of epidemiologic surveillance.
• Ability to carry out epidemiologic and statistical analysis.
• Ability to use results of analyses to help formulate prevention and control decisions.
• Ability to use software to conduct epidemiologic analyses.
• Ability to communicate data to a variety of audiences, including through written, oral, and website communication.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address epidemiologic problems.

Minimum Qualifications

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division

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Non Benefit Position

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

Please tell us why you are interested in this position.

Please tell us about your public health and epidemiology experience, particularly as it involves work around substance use and overdose prevention.

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question