Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy * Job Posting closes: September 26, 2024 * Required documents uploaded by: September 26, 2024 Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans. http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ About the Position * Who can apply: Anyone (External) * Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified * Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time * Regular/Temporary: Regular * Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) * Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes * Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Compensation: * Annual Pay Range: $74,990.96 Employment Benefits * Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage * Sick & Vacation leave * Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave * Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) * Fitness Centers in select locations * Employee discounts with the STAR Program * Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The position (K0245471) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Epidemiologist Evaluator opening in Topeka. This position is with the KDHE Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics and will have a hybrid schedule. The incumbent in this position will work collaboratively with the KS Violent Death Reporting System Program Coordinator to collect, review, analyze and abstract all incoming data related to unintentional and undetermined drug overdose deaths occurring in KS using the CDC-National Violent Deaths Reporting System database, including but not limited to the following: death certificates, coroner and medical examiner reports, state and local law enforcement reports, notes to the files, toxicology reports, and news articles. Disseminate case information, correspondence, reports, newsletters, or press releases to external partners in accordance with confidentiality requirements. Represent the agency by attending, exhibiting and presenting at local, state and national conferences. Participate in CDC technical assistance work group calls for SUDORS. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Participate in required CDC OD2A meetings, including a virtual Emergency Department quality and reporting work group. Assist in the development and promotion of the RFP, assist in the selection of local subrecipients through RFP process, assist in the execution of formal contracts/subrecipient agreements and monitor contracts/subrecipient agreements. Participate in a data-focused group to review and update maps of high burden areas. Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multimodal communication plan that combines surveillance and prevention communication activities. This position will provide technical assistance to local grantees (OD2A high burden regions and others) and assure program elements are completed and compiled in accordance with approved program timelines. Assist in the development of local action plans in targeted areas, implement prevention/response EBIs and assist in the development of performance monitoring and evaluation plans. Assist in the development of a performance monitoring tool for sub-awardee progress reporting and process evaluation using the Community Tool Box. Conduct hospital-based QI initiatives to promote safer prescribing and decrease risk of opioid-involved harms. Qualifications * Education: * MPH/MS degree. * Licensing & Certification: * Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State. * Minimum Qualifications: * MPH/MS degree. * 4 years of experience in epidemiology. * Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in developing action plans or executing projects. * Experience in public health or program evaluation. * Skills in data analysis. * Good communication skills verbally and in writing. * Experience with large databases. * Proofreading, editing, attention to detail. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Recruiter Contact Information * Name: Ashley Webb * Email: Ashley.webb@ks.gov * Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612 Job Application Process * First Sign in or register as a New User. * Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications. * Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications. * Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. * Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. * Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. * Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page * Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How to Apply for a Job - Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page * Transcripts * DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application * Resume * Cover Letter Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.