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*Do you have data analysis experience? Do you have experience summarizing,reporting,and interpreting data? Do you want to make a difference for others? If this is you,what are you waiting for? Apply today! *

The 

Office of Health of Health Promotion and Prevention

 is looking for an 

*Overdose Epidemiologist *

to support the Violence and Injury Prevention Program (VIPP). You will be responsible for analyzing data; tracking grant performance measures; evaluating grant strategies; and preparing reports,fact sheets,and articles related to the Overdose Data to Action grant. You will also work to improve the completeness and timeliness of related surveillance systems.   The Overdose Epidemiologist will work collaboratively with VIPP staff in establishing data measures related to program management,surveillance and epidemiology,health promotion,policy,communication,and evaluation. This position will develop and implement data plans; collect,analyze,and disseminate data; conduct evaluations utilizing surveillance data,quality assurance,program surveys,and other forms of available data; develop report of findings and recommendations; communicate findings to VIPP staff and stakeholders through written reports and/or presentations; provide data support as needed to VIPP staff and partners.

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Why You Should Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of being a part of an integral department,you will receive great health and retirement benefits,such as,generous paid time off so you can have a positive work life balance. 

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 to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

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• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  
• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off

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• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 
• We have 12 paid holidays.

*The Agency *

 To learn more about the VIPP, 

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. If offered this position,your continued employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.