The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as an Epidemiologist 3 in our Community Gun Violence Prevention Program. In this role you will be providing essential data management expertise for the CT Violent Death Reporting System, Comprehensive Suicide Prevention, Opioid and Drug Overdose Prevention, and Community Gun Violence Prevention programs. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 35 hours per week There may be opportunities for an alternate work schedule and working remotely in accordance with State policies. Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes: Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Retirement healthcare offerings Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance! WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Presenting results of data analyses to internal and external groups, either verbally or in writing. Using statistical software programs, such as SAS, SPSS, R, or STATA, for data management and analysis. Writing grants and developing budgets. Writing contracts, developing budgets, and monitoring contracts. Partnering with the DPH Office of Injury and Violence Prevention to build the new Community Violence Prevention Program. Working independently. Chairing or leading committees and advisory boards.

Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy Preventing disease, injury, and disability Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state. DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.