What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epidemiology Investigator 2, STI Surveillance (PN20014187) position at Ohio Department of Health?
About Us
DID YOU KNOW... that, annually, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are two of the highest reported diseases in the state? The epidemiologists who power our STI data collection/surveillance are fighting that trend - as well as the rising concern of syphilis - but we need our whole team to fight effectively. Are you ready to put your epidemiological training to work to help protect and improve the health of Ohioans?
What You'll Do
Educational Transcript Requirements
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistics/Mathematics, Surveillance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date
Aug 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$31.47
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator
Classified
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Surveillance, Public Health, Statistics/Mathematics
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Agency Overview
Epidemiology Investigator 2
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
DID YOU KNOW... that, annually, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are two of the highest reported diseases in the state? The epidemiologists who power our STI data collection/surveillance are fighting that trend - as well as the rising concern of syphilis - but we need our whole team to fight effectively. Are you ready to put your epidemiological training to work to help protect and improve the health of Ohioans?
What You'll Do
- Investigate STI occurrence (routine or outbreak):
- Conduct or monitor others conducting data collection (interviews, medical record abstraction, etc.)
- Interpret and analyze data (cause, spread, etc.)
- Monitor process of specimen collection, delivery to laboratory and reporting of results for special study projects
- Conduct computerized statistical analysis (via SAS and/or other programs)
- Produce and distribute/post reports, including infographics
- Forward or fill data requests as directed
- Conduct and coordinate electronic data transmissions including electronic lab reporting
- Tabulate and analyze epidemiological data using standard statistical measures (e.g., measure variability, statistical significance of association, incidence and prevalence rates)
- Assist in development of database projects, including database quality control
- Ensure that data reported to the Ohio Department of Health is accurate and complete
- Work collaboratively with public health professionals, laboratories, and health care providers to improve STI surveillance and reporting
- Assist with training users on data systems used by STI Surveillance and with the development of training materials
- Represent the team in meetings/conferences and make presentations to public health professionals and/or public
- 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
Educational Transcript Requirements
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; AND
- 3 courses or 9 months' experience in the use of statistical computer software packages; AND
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in epidemiology; AND
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in physiology; AND
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in statistics; AND
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in human relations; AND
- 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing; AND
- 6 mos. exp. working in research or specific laboratory identifying or researching infectious or chronic diseases &/or related environmental health problems; AND
- Must be able to provide own transportation
- 6 months' experience as an Epidemiology Investigator 1 (65761) with the State of Ohio; AND
- Must be able to provide own transportation
- Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
- Experience in data management and monitoring
- Experience in database computer software packages (e.g., Access, Excel)
- Experience in statistical software, (e.g., SAS, STATA, or SPSS)
- One (1) course in Biostatistics
- Training or experience working with programs related to STIs or other infectious diseases
- Experience creating tables, figures, graphs, or charts displaying health-related data
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistics/Mathematics, Surveillance
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Agency Contact Name and Information
Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
Unposting Date
Aug 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$31.47
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator
Classified
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Surveillance, Public Health, Statistics/Mathematics
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving
Agency Overview
Epidemiology Investigator 2
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
Salary : $31