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Salary $28.17 - $31.00 an hour job type full-time
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Description
Do you want to be part of a team that combats the covid-19 pandemic in idaho? do you enjoy working with data?
At the idaho department of health and welfare we make data driven decisionsWe are seeking a full-time limited service research analyst, principalThis vacancy is located within the surveillance program in the bureau of communicable disease prevention, division of public health.
This position will analyze data associated with the covid-19 outbreak including case data, and vaccination dataThis position identifies areas of research, makes recommendations to management, and independently plans and conducts major and complex research projectsThe ideal candidate is able to plan and design the research methods, establish procedures to assure the quality of data and approve the results of research projectsThis position has the option to work remotely or at the central office in boise.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the nation`s best state retirement systems; multiple savings plans and optional 401k; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and moreOur generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) research analyst principal making $28.17/hour to an estimated $39.84/hour.
This is a limited service positionLength of limited service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination.
If you have previously applied for research analyst, principal and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this vacancyPrevious scores will not be used.
Example of duties
Plans and directs development, implementation and evaluation of major and complex research and statistical analysis projects.
Writes documentation to define reporting field.
Establishes methods and procedures to assure quality of data collected to include data collection models, sampling techniques and control mechanisms;
Consults with officials of state and federal agencies and private entities to coordinate development and design of research projects
Identifies erroneous or questionable data and contacts stakeholders to verify and correct
Reviews and updates data ensuring output is consistent with study;
Analyzes data and interprets trends and results of studies and develops conclusions;
Compiles and disseminates research results in formats appropriate to various users and makes oral presentations of findings;
Uses sas and r to analyze covid-19 related data.
Collects quarterly and annual trend and outcome data for federal reporting on program outcomes
Minimum qualifications
You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this positionClick on the questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirementsThe supplemental questions on the application are the exam questionsIf it is a written answer, please make sure you answer each question with enough detail to determine how you meet the requirementsDo not put “see resume” as your answer to written questionsAnswer each written question thoroughlyFailure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Experience that demonstrates considerable knowledge of modeling and trend analysis and simulation techniques
Experience planning, developing, and implementing complex research and statistical projects and presenting the results
Experience using and interpreting output of a statistical analysis software package
Supplemental information
Additional qualifications: are not required; however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score.
Demonstrated experience analyzing health-related data such as public health surveillance data, laboratory data, hospital data, syndromic surveillance dataGained through a degree in epidemiology or two semesters of college coursework or one year of work experience.
Demonstrated experience using statistical software packages including “sas” or “r” and geospatial software packages such as arcgisGained through two semesters of college coursework or one year of work experience.
Demonstrated experience of working with large and complex data setsGained through two semesters of college coursework or one year of work experience.
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