Injury Surveillance Epidemiology Investigator ; PN

The Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness’s Violence and Injury Prevention section is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven

• Conduct epidemiological investigations and analyze injury and self-harm data using statistical software such as SAS, ensuring accurate interpretation of trends and health outcomes.
• Design and implement data collection tools, surveys, assessment instruments, and research methods to support high-quality surveillance activities.
• Prepare clear and informative data products, including reports, briefs, factsheets, presentations, and website updates for internal and external audiences.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and improvement projects to strengthen surveillance accuracy and consistency.
• Support CDC grant requirements by preparing data submissions, indicator reports, and other deliverables tied to injury and self-harm surveillance.
• Calculate statewide injury and violence rates, generate projections, and analyze trends using state and national datasets.
• Collaborate with public health partners to strengthen reporting systems, provide technical assistance, and represent the program at meetings, trainings, or conferences.
• Respond to data requests, coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders, and contribute to shared data initiatives.

The Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness’s Violence and Injury Prevention section is seeking a detail-oriented, data-driven Epidemiology Investigator 2 to support ongoing injury and self-harm surveillance efforts. This role plays a vital part in analyzing statewide injury data, supporting public health decision-making, and contributing to prevention strategies that improve the health and safety of Ohioans. Job duties include:

• Conduct epidemiological investigations and analyze injury and self-harm data using statistical software such as SAS, ensuring accurate interpretation of trends and health outcomes.
• Design and implement data collection tools, surveys, assessment instruments, and research methods to support high-quality surveillance activities.
• Prepare clear and informative data products, including reports, briefs, factsheets, presentations, and website updates for internal and external audiences.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and improvement projects to strengthen surveillance accuracy and consistency.
• Support CDC grant requirements by preparing data submissions, indicator reports, and other deliverables tied to injury and self-harm surveillance.
• Calculate statewide injury and violence rates, generate projections, and analyze trends using state and national datasets.
• Collaborate with public health partners to strengthen reporting systems, provide technical assistance, and represent the program at meetings, trainings, or conferences.
• Respond to data requests, coordinate with other state agencies and stakeholders, and contribute to shared data initiatives.

• May require travel
• May be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies
• May be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 32 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered…