EPIDEMIOLOGY SUPERVISOR
Date:
Nov 20, 2024
Req ID:
45152
Location:
North Little Rock, AR, US, 72118
Category:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Anticipated Starting Salary:
$56,039
Position Number: 22091213
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: December 11, 2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $56,039
Office of Air Quality
The mission of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is to provide effective and efficient energy and environmental solutions informed by science. The Department promotes responsible management of resources and protects the environment for the benefit of all Arkansans.
Position Information
Class Code: L099C
Grade: GS10
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $56,039.00 - $89,383.00
Summary
The Epidemiology Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the work of the agencyÃÂÃÂÃÂâÃÂââÃÂÃÂÃÂìÃÂââÃÂÃÂÃÂâs epidemiologist functions to ensure compliance with professional status and laws. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Functions
Supervises a professional staff of epidemiologists and administrative support personnel by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training new employees, and evaluating employee performance.
Monitors the work of staff that design and implement demographic, environmental, and epidemiological studies.
Reviews and monitors work of others who gather and analyze statistical data, known disease properties, medical assessments, laboratory findings, and other information to identify trends and methods of epidemic prevention or containment and writes technical reports of study findings.
Reviews, revises, and assists in the preparation of detailed, highly technical reports that include lengthy narratives and incorporate interpretations of complex state and federal regulations into compliance determinations.
Monitors epidemic outbreaks and proposes methods of epidemic containment.
Monitors and evaluates disease control programs in health care facilities, day care institutions, nursing homes, and other public facilities and recommends solutions for disease control problems.
Develops and conducts training or educational programs to facilitate institution or facility compliance with various disease control regulations.
Responds to inquiries from health care professionals and members of the public regarding environmental or communicable disease hazards.
Prepares press releases, conducts press conferences, and makes public presentations on communicable or environmental disease hazards, epidemic outbreaks, and control programs.
Studies and investigates chemical compounds exposed to the environment to determine their impact on human health, conducts health surveys, and issues health advisories which limit the consumption of food and restrict other types of activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Frequent in-state travel is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of scientific research and data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of statistical methods and formulas.
Knowledge of the impact of chemical contaminants on human life and the environment.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing communicable diseases.
Ability to design and implement environmental and epidemiological studies.
Ability to perform specialized qualitative and quantitative analysis, conduct research, and collect data.
Ability to write descriptive results of analysis and present oral and written information.
Ability to assess disease control problems and develop solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field; plus four years of experience in communicable disease control, epidemiology, environmental science, or a related field; including three years of supervisory or leadership experience. OR The formal education equivalent of a master's degree in biology, or a related field; plus two years experience in communicable disease control, epidemiology, environmental science, or a related field; and a minimum of two years of supervisory or leadership experience. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Licenses
None
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, and Arkansas’s Air Pollution Control program and state implementation plan, including an understanding of state and federal regulations affecting the program, and familiarity with the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission’s Air Rules (18, 19, 21, 26, and 33)
- Working knowledge of commonly used tools, models, and resources for the development of air quality policy and plans
- Experience researching, interpreting, and evaluating complex technical information, including information related to air quality monitoring data, emissions inventories, photochemical modeling results, and legal and regulatory language
- Highly skilled in the use of MS Excel to perform descriptive statistics to examine air emissions datasets and ability to write descriptive results of analyses, including presentations in oral and written formats
- Highly skilled in the use of MS Word and ability to produce complex and lengthy reports related to air quality
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a professional setting, and to schedule and manage meetings through MS Teams and MS Outlook, including agenda development and meeting facilitation
- Proficient in the use of MS PowerPoint and experience in development and delivery of air quality presentations for audiences with diverse knowledge levels and interests
- Experience in project management and reporting, including grants program oversight
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
