Public Health Analyst I - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

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About The Position

The Public Health Analyst I (PHA I) turns data into information for use by the Vermont Department of Health Division of Substance Use Programs and associated partners. The PHA I develops data collection tools and methods, manages data collection, analyzes and summarizes data and facilitates feedback from interested internal and external parties. The PHA I work products support prioritization and decision-making around substance misuse programming and aids in strategic planning. The PHA I supports Division grant application and reporting processes and supports vendors in completing funded work. Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. This position, Public Health Analyst I - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54623), 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or a social sciences discipline, including 6 credits in statistics at the graduate level.
• 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 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.
• Associate’s degree in a public health, health, scientific or informatics field AND two (2) years or more of experience in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public health or a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• develops data collection tools and methods
• manages data collection
• analyzes and summarizes data
• facilitates feedback from interested internal and external parties
• supports Division grant application and reporting processes
• supports vendors in completing funded work

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level