Join a great team and lead us into the future

Are you passionate about using data-driven insights to improve public health outcomes? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where innovation and leadership are valued? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We're seeking a Built Environment Epidemiology Supervisor to join our dynamic team and lead impactful initiatives that support our agency's transformational goals.

As a Built Environment Epidemiology Supervisor, you'll play a key role in advancing our mission by providing analytic and epidemiologic expertise for built environment programs and initiatives. Reporting to the Built Environment Section Manager, you'll lead a team of dedicated professionals to conduct epidemiological investigations and spatial analyses, identify associations between environmental exposures and disease outcomes, and inform programmatic, partnership, and policy decisions.

Some of the work this position will be doing:

Provide technical guidance and direction to staff and partners on built environment issues and spatial epidemiological investigations. Design and lead epidemiological investigations and spatial analyses to identify environmental health risks and disparities within defined populations and geographic areas. Utilize data from diverse sources to inform programmatic actions and identify opportunities for collaboration and policy development. Lead and supervise staff, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Participate in organizational performance measurement and reporting, contributing to strategic planning efforts and discussions. Develop opportunities for student internships and projects to meet programmatic needs and funding requirements.

Work Setting

This is a remote position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border. Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance at the DOH office located in Tumwater, WA.

Work that matters

Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About DOH

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.

Is skilled in organizing and prioritizing multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.

Required Qualifications

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, Health Sciences, or closely related field and four (4) years of professional experience in public health or healthcare fields, and expertise in one or more statistical programs such as R or SAS.

Option 2: A PhD or Dr. PH in Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health Informatics, Health Sciences, or closely related field and two (2) years of professional experience in public health or healthcare fields, and expertise in one or more statistical programs such as R or SAS.

Desired Qualifications

Spatial analytical software applications such as ArcGIS. Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. Experience doing air quality or transportation analyses and modeling.

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A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position. A current resume (without personal pictures). Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washin gton/jobs/4507915/built-environment- epidemiology-supervisor-epi3-doh8125