Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID F7684D26-67EA-4)

Description

Overview

The position is responsible for quality assurance, management and upkeep of internal data systems on the VDH Surveillance Epidemiology Team and data analysis on a variety of topics including healthy aging. Duties include selection of statistical and epidemiological methodology and the scientific assessment of data. The position requires the knowledge of statistical software, survey research, analysis of data including complex epidemiological analyses, assessment of data quality, data management, writing reports, and data dissemination.  

 

This position is expected to assist with the timely implementation, data collection and data quality assurance for population-based surveillance systems such as the Vermont Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), and School Health Profiles. The position will assist with public inquiries, data requests, assessment of data quality and report processing, data analysis, data visualization, data reporting, presentations, and questionnaire design. The position will also be responsible conducting data analysis on prevalence, risk factors, and preventative measures on other topics such as chronic disease and healthy aging. The position also performs related duties as needed. 

 

The position operates under the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit Chief and the Epidemiology and Surveillance Team Lead. All analysts are expected to work on multiple teams, including the Unit, the Surveillance Epi team, and special topic workgroups. Expertise in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, R, etc.) is needed. 

 

The Vermont Department of Health is especially interested in candidates who can foster an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity. This position is based in Waterbury, Vermont but is eligible for a hybrid work schedule 

We are a dynamic, cohesive, motivated and hardworking office that is community-minded and customer-focused. We believe all Vermonters should have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy and live in healthy communities. 

We're seeking people of all backgrounds who are dedicated to improving economic, social, health and environmental conditions for all Vermonters; and committed to a vision of Vermont that embraces all its citizens.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52138), 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 the duration of this position or other details, please contact maria.roemhildt@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level I: Requisition #52186

 

Level II: Requisition #52138

 

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.

Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, or other social science discipline, and at least six credits in statistics. AND a minimum of one year of full-time professional level work in health-related research, statistics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

 

Preference will be given to candidates who possess: 

Quantitative analysis skills including experience with statistical software (SPSS, SAS, or R) and complex sample analysis; 

Experience with state-level, population-based health surveillance;  

Experience designing questionnaires;  

Experience managing large data systems; 

Experience with web-based data display tools; 

Effective data visualization skills;  

Excellent oral and written communication skills; including competence in customer service, and explaining statistical data 

Flexibility in working with different teams and managing many different projects; and 

Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams effectively. 

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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