HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor (Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor) - PN 20013650 (2600070U)
: Health
Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
: Oct 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Health Department Building
246 North High Street 1st Floor
Columbus 43215
: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: $40.40
: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
: Public Health
Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Management, Operational and Administrative Support
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning
Agency OverviewAbout Us:
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.ODH's HIV Surveillance Program is responsible for the on-going and systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of population-based information about persons diagnosed and living with HIV and/or AIDS in Ohio. More details may be found here, under "Know Our Programs" on the ODH website.
What You'll Do:Our ideal HIV Surveillance Program Supervisor is a proven performer whose technical expertise (e.g., methodology, analysis, grants, data management) is elevated by a robust communication skillset. If you're ready to balance the demands of day-to-day program oversight with the challenge of developing and motivating a team - all while pushing yourself to become a more effective, collaborative public health leader - then this might be the role for you. Primary Duties:Plans, implements, and manages all aspects of statewide surveillance and epidemiology program for HIV/AIDS Surveillance:ensures quality and security of dataevaluates and improves surveillance systems and epidemiologic methods (e.g., develops and implements follow-up protocols, plans software updates)ensures program activity complies with Ohio laws, federal standards and grant requirementsCo-develops HIV/STI/Hepatitis B and C Surveillance Section policies and procedures to maximize value of surveillance and epidemiologic dataSupervises program staffAdditional Duties:Directs gathering, analysis, and dissemination of data to develop conclusions and theories on disease incidence, prevalence, spread, and etiologyServes as lead on HIV surveillance under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Cooperative AgreementsWrites, edits and/or presents reports of research/investigations along with other materials for publicationLiaises with Bureau staff and city, county, state, and federal officialsRepresents department/agency on relevant committees and/or workgroupsProvides consultation and training on HIV surveillance and epidemiologic methodsAnswers questions from public; acts as contact person for news media when directedUnusual Working Conditions:
May require travel; may be away from home and normal work site up to 30 days during emergencies; may be exposed to contagious and communicable diseases and toxic or hazardous chemicals.
Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine AND 12 mos. exp. in epidemiology investigation with local or federal health agency which included 6 mos. exp. performing duties comparable with duties of Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.OR6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigator 3, 65763.OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Qualifications noted aboveEducational Transcripts Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Job Skills: EpidemiologyTechnical Skills: Operational and Administrative Support, Management, Grants AdministrationProfessional Skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning Supplemental InformationALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt (E1) Pay Range Schedule ($40.40 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($42.70) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
