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Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor Print ( Apply ? Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor Salary $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number OPH/CG/202213 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 11/06/2024 Closing Date 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Bureau of Infectious Diseases / Orleans Parish Announcement Number: OPH/CG/202213 Cost Center: 3262107644 Position Number(s): 50682304 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Promotional appointment. This vacancy is open to permanent LDH Office of Public Health employees. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Ciera Green [email protected] ([email protected]) LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master's degree in epidemiology plus two years of professional level experience in epidemiology. SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree in public health, which included twelve hours in epidemiology, biostatistics, tropical medicine, maternal and child health, occupational health, international health, community health, or any combination, will substitute for the master's degree in epidemiology only. A master's degree in nursing, a social science, a biological science, or a behavioral science, which included twelve semester hours in epidemiology and/or biostatistics or a combination, will substitute for the master's degree in epidemiology only. A doctorate degree in veterinary medicine which included twelve semester hours in epidemiology and/or biostatistics or a combination, will substitute for the master's degree in epidemiology only. A doctorate degree in epidemiology will substitute for all of the required experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. Job Concepts Function of Work: To supervise professional epidemiology staff involved in conducting epidemiological activities related to collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data about health events in order to assess and help assure the health and safety of Louisiana citizens. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: Broad review from a Public Health Epidemiologist Manager or other Department of Health and Hospitals personnel. Supervision Exercised: Direct line over lower-level professional epidemiology staff. May also supervise clerical staff and/or students. Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals. Job Distinctions: Differs from a Public Health Epidemiologist and Public Health Epidemiology Specialist by responsibility for direct line supervision of lower-level professional epidemiology staff. Differs from a Public Health Epidemiology Manager by absence of responsibility for independently administering epidemiological activities. Examples of Work The Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDEpi) Section is responsible for reducing the occurrence of infectious diseases of public health importance. The Section conducts surveillance activities to detect cases and identify trends to institute appropriate intervention and follow-up control measures. This Public Health Epidemiologist Supervisor's duties include coordinating and conducting epidemiologic functions and investigations to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in Louisiana. The position will be under the supervision of a Public Health Epidemiologist Manager. 15% Develops statewide strategic plan for epidemiologic approaches to enteric diseases including establishing collaborative relationships and planning initiatives with tactical partners. 15% Develops, implements and maintains Louisiana's enteric surveillance system, including providing annual training opportunities and ensuring accuracy of data reported. 15% Participates in the formulation of statewide policies and programs related to enteric diseases; provides epidemiologic consultation and technical assistance to health agencies, healthcare networks, schools, food industry, and local communities regarding outbreak investigation. 10% Serves as a regional surveillance team leader for IDEpi; serves as a surveillance resource for lower-level epidemiologists and epidemiologist technicians, trains new surveillance epidemiologists regarding case classifications and reporting procedures. 10% Interprets, analyzes and evaluates statewide data submitted to the Infectious Disease Reporting Information System (IDRIS) from Louisiana facilities. Creates reports to identify problem areas and measure progress of prevention efforts. 10% Represents LA OPH in national enteric disease task forces. Conducts presentations and participates in workgroups and forums in accordance with CDC requests. 10% Assists in preparation of federal enteric disease grant proposal; implements grant activities; and assists in preparation of annual performance measures in accordance with federal grant requirements. 10% Participates in the hiring and interview process of Public Health Epidemiologists CPG positions directly supervised; provides direction and supervision. 5% Plans and coordinates epidemiologic services in health emergencies and outbreak/cluster investigations Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. *** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others 01 Are you a current permanent LDH Office of Public Health employee? Yes No 02 Have you completed twelve graduate-level semester hours in epidemiology, biostatistics, tropical medicine, maternal and child health, occupational health, international health, community health, or any combination? Yes No 03 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

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