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Technical Project Specialist IV at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleTechnical Project Specialist IV
Requisition NumberRE53913
Working TitleInjury Epidemiology Section Manager
Department Name7P210:KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTR
Work LocationFrankfort, KY
Grade Level48
Salary Range$62,941-103,834/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Typically Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed
Shift
Sitting for extended periods of time
Job Summary
The College of Public Health is looking for an Injury Surveillance Section Specialist/Technical Project Specialist IV to lead the State Injury Prevention Program contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). This position will serve as an Injury Surveillance Section Manager for the Department for Public Health, CHFS.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as Principal Investigator for the State Injury Prevention Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
  • Provide scientific leadership, strategic planning, and programmatic direction for injury surveillance and prevention initiatives.
  • Oversee grant implementation, reporting, budget monitoring, and performance evaluation.
  • Represent the program in meetings with federal partners, state leadership, and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee Statewide Injury Surveillance and Prevention Activities within the Kentucky Department for Public Health and in collaboration with the University of Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center.
  • Establish priorities for injury prevention initiatives based on epidemiological findings.
  • Collaborate with programs across state agencies, including within the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
  • Lead interagency workgroups and advisory committees focused on injury prevention and surveillance alignment.
  • Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance reviews of epidemiologists, data analysts, and surveillance staff.
  • Lead or coordinate epidemiologic investigations of injury patterns and clusters of public health importance.
  • Develop and coordinate investigation protocols, communication strategies, surveillance enhancements, and dissemination plans with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and the ability to synthesize complex concepts into meaningful conclusions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
At least 5 years of relevant experience

Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply04/17/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have paid employment experience working with other staff members to define project requirements and create project goals and timeline? Please describe this experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Please select the answer that best describes your employment experience in project management.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Please select the response which best represents your number of years of paid employment experience acting as a team leader.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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