Epidemiologist Ii

Position Overview

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Planning, Evaluation & Research Data Office.

The position is located on the Island of Oahu (Ewa).

$6,951.67 - $9,708.00 per month, salary commensurate with training and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Mia Deponte onteaii.gov.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Health.

Exempt, full-time, non-civil service appointment. The primary functions of this position are to design and conduct epidemiological studies; to collect, link, analyze, report and maintain epidemiological data pertinent to ADAD; to provide scientific advice and technical assistance to ADAD’s leadership and staff for monitoring the behavioral, socio-cultural, socio-economic and socio-environmental indicators; to provide leadership for the establishment and oversight of a vision and strategic plan for all epidemiological work for ADAD, ensuring that the plan is aligned with departmental strategic priorities.

This position is exempt from civil service. Employment in such positions is considered to be “at will.”

• Doctoral-level epidemiologist; or
• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or a Master’s Degree in a health‑related field for which the candidate completed and passed at least three (3) epidemiological methods courses, one of which must be an advanced level, and at least two (2) biostatistics courses requiring mastery of large datasets and analyses using a statistical software set [each qualifying course should have fulfilled a minimum of two (2) credit hours] and at least two (2) years of professional level work experience as an Epidemiologist;
  
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• Other advanced non-epidemiology professional degree or certification and with specific epidemiology training; or
• Other advanced non-epidemiology professional degree or certification and graduate level coursework in epidemiology and two (2) years of professional work experience as an epidemiologist.

Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license is preferred.

The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Submit completed State of Hawaii Application for Non‑Civil Service Appointment, resume, and official transcripts to DOH.Employmentaii.gov (Attn: Recruitment and Examination). Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position no. 125469.

Mia Deponte onteaii.gov.

The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Health regarding this exempt position.