Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 1207407800A2)

Description

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health is excited to hire a Public Health Analyst II in the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit, Health Statistics and Informatics Division at the Vermont Department of Health. This analyst will work with and support two CDC-funded programs: the Vermont Asthma Program and the Vermont COPD Program; and is responsible for analyzing data related to Asthma and COPD in Vermont.  

 

The position conducts statistical analysis, involving complex epidemiological analyses. Duties include selection of methodology, data analysis, performance measure monitoring, collaboration with program evaluation, report preparation and presentation of results. The Public Health Analyst operates under the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit Chief and is supervised by the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Analytic Team Lead. All analysts are expected to work on multiple teams, including the Unit, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Analytic Team, the programs they support and special topic workgroups. Expertise in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software (SAS, R, SPSS, etc.) is required. Contact with community partners, VDH program staff, and key partners will also be required. This position is located in Waterbury, Vermont but is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, which can be discussed with the supervisor. 

 

The Public Health Analyst is expected to:
•    Conduct detailed analyses of public health and demographic data;
•    Provide interpretation of data;
•    Write reports, summaries and briefing documents;
•    Give data presentations; maintain statewide and sub-state level web based data reporting;
•    Respond to internal and external data requests;
•    Assist the program evaluation as needed;
•    Disseminate data products and provide technical assistance regarding the utility and meaning of the data.  
•    Support annual grant writing and reporting activities.
 
Preference will be given to candidates who possess:
•    Quantitative analysis experience, including complex sample analysis;
•    Experience with state-level, population-based health surveillance; 
•    Competence in analyzing and solving complex and difficult problems;
•    Superior oral and written communication skills, including competence in explaining statistical and qualitative data to a variety of audiences, including lay persons;
•    Experience with GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro;
•    Flexibility and adaptation in working with different teams and managing many different projects at once.  Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams effectively; and
•    Professional experience with statistical software, such as SPSS and/or SAS.
•    Development of outcome measures;
•    Experience with program evaluation; 
•    Effective data visualization skills;
•    Commitment to health equity to reduce health disparities and impact social determinants of health such as racism, poverty, and access to culturally sensitive health care;
•    Ability to perform job duties within the framework of the three key practices of the Agency of Human Services: innovation, collaboration, and dedication

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #50868), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact paul.meddaugh@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Meetings with data users and providers may require some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or a social sciences discipline, including 6 credits in statistics at the graduate level AND one (1) year or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

OR

Bachelor's degree in statistics, a health-related or social sciences discipline, including 12 college credits in statistics, research or computer sciences, and 6 of these credits must be in statistics AND two (2) years or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

OR

Associate's degree in public health, health, scientific or informatics field AND four (4) years or more of experience in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in public health or a health-related field.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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