Deputy State Epidemiologist

Posting Details

Job Title: Deputy State Epidemiologist

Requisition Number: RE53233

Working Title:

Department Name: 7P410:

PUBLIC HEALTH - RESEARCH

Work Location: Frankfort, KY

Grade Level: 49

Salary Range: $72,/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

MS

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Required Related

Experience:

10 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Sitting for extended periods of time, occasional travel

Shift: Primarily days Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. Additional hours as needed

The Deputy State Epidemiologist in the Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning
:

• Oversees programmatic operations of the division and provides direct supervision to staff
• Provides technical management assistance to all functions, programs, and staff within the division
• Provides supervision and direction to the branch managers and other staff
• Serves as liaison and coordinative representative between the division and other organizational units within the Cabinet and outside agencies
• Reviews divisional programs to identify issues and areas of improvement and growth
• Leads branches within the division in operational development and new initiatives
• Identifies and reviews programs, policy issues, and management issues that cross-organizational lines and develops recommendations
• Prepares briefing materials for director to use in meetings within and outside of the agency
• Reviews, analyzes, writes, and monitors correspondence originating from the office of the department head or cabinet head for accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures
• Provides technical assistance to all organizational units on matters dealing with the administration of all operational regulations, policies, and procedures
• Evaluates routine, special, and technical reports to monitor efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of agency activities
• Acts as liaison between division and other organizations
• Synthesizes data from all organizational units as well as from statutes and federal regulations to develop and recommend establishment or modification of policies and procedures
• Attends professional meetings and in service training sessions to update staff on policies and procedures
• Performs the duties of the director in their absence
• Provides direct supervision for 4 senior level epidemiology staff and oversight for an additional 35 staff

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Doctoral degree and seven years experience, preferred.

Drivers License preferred

02/21/2026

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