| Post Code: D705 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9527 | |
| Classification Number: C6216 | |
| Open: 09/10/2009 | |
| Close: 09/23/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full time opening within the Office of Disease Prevention & Epidemiology (ODPE), Acute and Communicable Disease Program (ACDP) located in PORTLAND. A union represents this position. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelors degree in Community Health, Epidemiology or a closely related field and two years of epidemiological or community health experience. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement AND; A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) that addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you will not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9527
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
Or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the closing date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of this position is to serve as an epidemiology liaison to local public-health departments, other state agencies and the health-care community, regarding public-health preparedness for and response to threats to the health of Oregonians. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Investigate outbreaks, performing case-control and cohort studies of communicable diseases and surveillance of health problems. Plans outbreak investigations and other epidemiologic studies, including identify study populations. Reviews and analyzes communicable-disease surveillance data. Advise local health department personnel on control of communicable diseases, including design of investigations and analysis of data. Provides epidemiologic consultation to and serves as liaison for local health department staff. Develops and delivers training on communicable disease control and in public-health emergency preparedness to both internal and external partners. WORKING CONDITIONS Must be able to access information from a variety of sources, including textbooks, professional journals, computer programs, internet, and via consultation with other experts. Work hours may include nights and weekends. Travel, may be required in increment weather conditions. You must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
