Injury Epidemiology Investigator ; PN

Overview

BHIW is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist who will independently design, initiate, and conduct epidemiological projects and investigations focused on injury prevention (unintentional and intentional injuries).

Additional duties may include:

• Serve as lead worker providing direction, training, and technical guidance to lower-level epidemiology staff and public health personnel.
• Conduct analytic research and data analysis using multiple data sources (e.g., Vital Statistics, OH-VDRS, syndromic surveillance, hospital discharge data).
• Develop and implement research tools, methodologies, and sampling techniques; design surveys and assessment instruments.
• Perform computer-based statistical analyses using SAS and other software; produce comprehensive injury reports, dashboards, and fact sheets.
• Monitor injury trends, predict morbidity and mortality changes, and disseminate Epi Alerts to state partners.
• Coordinate literature reviews, respond to technical inquiries from media and public health organizations, and present findings at professional meetings.
• Assist with grant writing, policy development, and administrative duties related to injury surveillance.
• Fulfill CDC grant requirements for data deliverables and ensure quality control for data management.

Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine; 3 courses or 9 months of experience in use of statistical computer software packages; 6 months of experience as epidemiology investigator with local or federal health agency; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR 6 months of experience as Epidemiology Investigator 2, 65762; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health or preventive medicine
• Course work in epidemiology, biostatistics, health statistics, data analysis, mathematics
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and interpreting statistical analysis of health, particularly injury-related data
• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets
• Experience in developing public health surveillance reports and giving oral presentations
• Experience in designing and conducting studies/projects/surveys to investigate health and injury issues
• Experience in database and analytic software packages (e.g., Access, Excel, ArcGIS, STATA, SAS, R, SPSS)
• Experience in word processing and presentation software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with or training in the creation of data visualizations/dashboards using visualization software

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job

Skills:

Public Health

Technical

Skills:

Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($33.52 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Organization:
Health

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Steven Gleich. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unposting Date:
Feb 1, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location:

Health Department Building;
Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $33.52 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM (flexible)

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Public Health

Technical

Skills:

Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Public Health

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Interpreting Data, Written Communication

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. The Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW) addresses prevention and improved health outcomes for Ohioans across the lifespan.