All other positions which are more appropriately identified by other classification specifications. Into This Classification Employes enter positions within this classification by competitive examination. Positions included in this allocation design, direct, and conduct multiple, advanced epidemiologic investigations, surveillances, interventions, and program evaluations of maternal and child health, occupational, environmental, communicable disease, injury, and chronic conditions. These positions are responsible for the scientific conduct of programs and studies. Activities include observing, describing, quantifying, and developing theories about the patterns, characteristics, causes, and prevention of disease and injury affecting population health.
Work is performed under general supervision.
Designs and directs the compilation of investigation, surveillance, or other program data. Designs and directs the methods to be used for advanced statistical and epidemiologic analyses. Contributes to program activities by serving as lead or first author of the program grant application, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and departmental reports. Provides consultation to other state and federal agencies, local health agencies, private health care providers and other on the design of new or emerging disease detection, prevention, and control programs. Employes in this allocation design and conduct toxicological studies for chemical-induced injuries or illnesses that are of public health concern.