Introduction \n GRADE 0020��\n LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention, Baltimore, MD\n Main Purpose of Job This position will\nbe the lead epidemiologist for health data - injuries and fatalities - and the\nrelevant and related data needed to achieve the mission of the Center for\nFirearm Violence Prevention and Intervention. The purpose of this Center is to\nreduce firearm violence, harm from firearm violence, and misuse of firearms in\nthe State by partnering with federal, state, and local agencies and affected\ncommunities to implement a public health approach to firearm violence\nreduction.\n\n\nThis position will\nconduct statewide collection, analysis, and reporting of firearm-related data\nthat will require multidisciplinary and multi-agency collaboration and\ncoordination.� This will include efforts\nto make data available for planning and action in addition to participation in\nagency efforts for prevention and control of these injuries in Maryland. This\nposition tracks the trends and supports monitoring of progress for evaluation\nand improvement. \n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:��A Master's degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.\nExperience: Three years of experience as an Epidemiologist after receipt of the Master's degree. \nNotes:\n1. Candidates may substitute a Doctoral degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six graduate courses in Epidemiology and three graduate courses in Biostatistics for the required education and experience.\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or�Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\n SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\n BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n�\n FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n