Injury Epidemiologist 2025-00231

Salary: $35.60 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Part-time
Job Number: 2025-00231
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date: 01/29/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: HSEP10

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
WDH is seeking a part-time injury epidemiologist to provide epidemiologic support to the Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program (WIVPP). The program's mission is to coordinate state and local efforts to prevent unintentional and intentional injury and violence through public awareness, training, and system change. This position involves analyzing injury-related data from various sources, preparing reports and presentations, and collaborating with internal and external partners to inform public health interventions. This position will also assist with program evaluation and performance monitoring efforts.

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Provide epidemiologic support for the Wyoming Injury and Violence Prevention Program (WIVPP) through data collection, reporting, evaluation, and translation of injury surveillance data.
• Identify sources of injury data, conduct analyses, identify gaps, and provide interpretations to assist in the development of interventions and recommendations, obtaining funding, and ongoing education, promotion, prevention, and quality improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze data from various surveillance systems that monitor and assess injury in Wyoming such as hospital discharge records, emergency department visits, vital statistics, and survey data.
• Maintain and update injury surveillance systems to monitor trends and identify emerging issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of program evaluation in collaboration with program partners and of program metrics to measure progress toward injury prevention goals.
• Produce and distribute fact sheets, data briefs, reports, and dashboards to distribute to partners and the public to communicate injury data.
• Collaborate with internal program partners and other external partners to support injury prevention initiatives.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
A Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Science, Social Services, or Statistics will also be considered.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to carry out epidemiologic studies and develop and evaluate surveillance systems.
• Ability to analyze and use data and results from research and evaluation to formulate interventions and make decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with other researchers to investigate a potential public health problem and accomplish surveillance objectives.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Knowledge of current concepts of injury prevention, program evaluation, needs assessment, project management, and the use of data to drive decision-making.
• Knowledge of complex epidemiologic surveillance methods, including surveillance evaluation and data quality.
• Experience with various software applications including SAS, R, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Tableau.
• Ability to multitask and manage overlapping deadlines.
• Knowledge of the public health and research community in Wyoming and surrounding states.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Epidemiology)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Epidemiology) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Epidemiologist I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Epidemiology) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Epidemiologist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an employer.

Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division

Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

to learn more!
01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(HSEP10) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Epidemiology?Experience definition: (Experience in Epidemiology.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

Describe your experience conducting public health surveillance and analysis. Specifically, highlight any experience you have related to injury epidemiology.
06

What emerging trends in injury epidemiology do you think are most critical for state health departments to address in the next five years?
07

Describe why you want to work part-time on injury epidemiology at a state health department level?
08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
11

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13

(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question