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Full posting located at: http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=TPV&R2=2802&R3=060023 | | | | | | | (Embedded image moved to file: pic18258.gif)Bay Bridge | (Embedded image moved to file: pic24085.gif) | (Embedded image moved to file: pic11618.gif)Go To SFGov, the official | site for San Francisco | sfgov | residents | business | government | visitors | | online services | search (Embedded image moved to file: | pic23356.gif)go! | | | Current Job Openings |My Applications |Update Contact Info |Job | Descriptions/Future Openings |Dept of Human Resources | | | | (Embedded image moved to file: pic14267.gif)San Francisco Vertical Text | | | | | (Em| bed| ded| ima| ge | mov| ed | to | fil| e: | pic| 130| 57.| gif| ) | | | | 2802 Epidemiologist I | Recruitment #TPV-2802-060023 | | | | | | Department:| Public Health | Analyst:| Lillian Louie | Date Opened:| 2/15/2013 8:00:00 AM | Filing Deadline:| 3/1/2013 5:00:00 PM | Salary:| $62,270.00 - $75,660.00/year | Job Type:| Provisional | Employment Type:| Full-Time | | Go Back Apply View Benefits | | | | | | | | INTRODUCTION | CLASS 2802 EPIDEMIOLOGIST I | APPOINTMENT TYPE: | Permanent and provisional applicants encouraged to apply.| Non-permanent applicants must participate in a Civil| Service examination in order to become permanent in this| job classification. | | Location of Position: | The Department of Public Health’s Population Health & | Prevention – Community Health Promotion and Prevention | Section, located at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 2300, San | Francisco, is accepting applications for one (1) full-time| position in class 2802 Epidemiologist to function as a | Community Transformation Initiative Epidemiologist. | | The Community Transformation Initiative (CTI) is a five| year grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and| Prevention focused on two high-level and complementary| goals of transforming places and empowering people by| implementing organizational and institutional policies to| build healthy, safe, and equitable communities, as well as| on empowering people and communities to implement| sustainable place-based wellness policies and integrating| community health workers and youth leaders into community| mobilization efforts. CHPP is the Section within SFDPH| focused on primary prevention and public health education,| and PHP is the Division dedicated to health| promotion/prevention, clinical care of communicable and| chronic disease, we well as environmental health and| emergency preparedness. | | The Epidemiologist carries out their responsibilities| within an understanding of PHP’s CHPP’s and CTI’s mission,| goals and objectives, in compliance with the funder’s and| DPH’s policies and requirements and performs duties with| cultural competence and a high level of professionalism. | | SHIFT: Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00 | | Essential Duties: | Under the supervision of the Community Transformation | Initiative (CTI) Health Program Coordinator III and in | coordination with CTI Management Team, this position | evaluates and conducts epidemiologic-related work of CTI | and related initiatives. Essential duties include: | Serving as lead staff for CTI evaluation efforts,| study and survey design, study implementation, data| collection, analyses and report preparation; | Assisting in planning and designing of program| evaluations and epidemiologic studies; | Assisting in developing procedures for| epidemiological and evaluation research; | Conducting community-based health surveys; | Preparing technical reports and maps based on| surveys and secondary data analysis; | Providing technical consultation and direction| regarding statistical techniques involved in| observational and evaluation research; | Assessing impact of CTI interventions on the status| of target populations, as needed; | Coordinating local data collection and evaluation| efforts with project leads, community partners,| funders, and research investigators and requirements| from other agencies; | Providing technical advice to public agencies; | Developing communications media based on studies| performed; | Collecting and maintaining data regarding pedestrian| injury, physical activity, exposure to second hand| smoke, healthy eating, cardiovascular health| disease, and other relevant data; | Preparing statistics and analyzing data as directed| by senior staff; | Maintaining statistical records and reports; | Writing project proposals and specific papers or| presentations; | Participating as an active member of the Community| Health Assessment and Impact (CHAI) Unit; and | Performing other duties as assigned or required. | | MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | 1. Completion of a Master’s Degree program at an| accredited college or university in Epidemiology or| related field that includes a minimum of two graduate| level courses in Epidemiology or two comparable graduate| level classes in advanced research methodology AND two| graduate level courses in statistics or biostatistics. | OR | 2a. Completion of a Master’s Degree program at an| accredited college or university; AND | 2b. Three (3) years (equivalent to 6,000 hours) of work| experience within the field of Epidemiology performing| study design, implementation or analysis. | | DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: | Strong understanding of social determinants of | health, primary prevention and environmental | approaches to address health disparities. | Demonstrated ability to be responsive to community, | supervisor, colleagues and staff. | Organized, reliable, flexible, collaborative, | creative and detailed oriented. | Ability to function independently and as part of a | diverse team. | Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and | projects. | Excellent verbal and written communication skills. | HOW TO APPLY: | | | Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are| being accepted through an online process. Visit | www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not | already done so) and begin the application process. | Select the desired job announcement | Select “Apply” and read and acknowledge the | information | Select either “I am a New User” if you have not | previously registered, or “I have Registered | Previously” | Follow instructions on the screen | | | Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to | 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online | applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources | at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco. | | | Applicants may be contacted by email about this | announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to| ensure that their registered email address is accurate and| kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email | from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam | filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up | their email to accept CCSF mail from the following | addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, | @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, | @sfmta.com). | | | Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their | online application has been received in response to every | announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain| this confirmation email for their records. Failure to | receive this email means that the online application was | not submitted or received. | | | All work experience, education, training and other | information substantiating how you meet the minimum | qualifications must be included on your application by the| filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing | deadline will not be considered in determining whether you| meet the minimum qualifications. | | | Applications completed improperly may be cause for | ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower | scores. | | | If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or | application process, please contact | | | Patricia Erwin, Acting Director | | | Community Health Promotion and Prevention Section | Via email at Patricia.Erwin(a)sfdph.org or phone at | 415-581-2418 | | VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: | Verification of experience/education may be required at a| later date. If verification is required, failure to| provide it may result in disqualification from the| selection process | | SELECTION PROCEDURES: | The selection process will include evaluation of | applications in relation to minimum requirements. | Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may | establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to| comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If | this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose | qualifications most closely meet the needs of the | Department will be invited for an interview. | | NOTES: | 1. Applicants are encouraged to keep copies of all | documents submitted. The hiring department may | require applicants to submit the same documents | and/or additional documents at a later date. Copies | of Application Documents: | http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#copies | 2. Prior to appointment, at the Department’s expense,| applicants may be required to take a TB screening| test, and a medical examination. | 3. Remember to indicate: Attn: Class 2802| Epidemiologist I on all correspondence. | | ENTRANCE | Micki Callahan | Human Resources Director | Department of Human Resources | Issued: February 15, 2013 | Announcement No.: TPV-2802-060023 | Team DPH/LC (415) 206-8150 (01122438) | | DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS | All City and County of San Francisco employees are | designated Disaster Service Workers through state and | local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). | Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a | loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to | complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as | assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of| an emergency. | | BENEFITS | | | All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be | required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section | A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund | retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are | required to make a member contribution towards retirement,| typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on | these provisions, please contact the personnel office of | the hiring agency. | | | For more information about benefits, please click here. | | | | | | | | Click on a link below to apply for this position: | | | | | | | | Fill out the Application NOW using the Internet. | (Embedded image moved to file: pic11187.gif) | apply online | | We encourage you to submit your application | on-line as this is the preferred application | method. 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