What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Public Health Analyst DEHS - (Statistical Analyst II) FAA00090 position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability
Now hiring for our Environmental Public Health Tracking Unit
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do You Desire a Career That Provides You With Opportunities To Improve The World Around You? The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment (CDPHE) Is Seeking Diverse Individuals From All Backgrounds To Apply For a Career Position That Makes a Direct Impact On Improving The Lives Of Colorado Citizens. Our Mission Is To Advance Colorado's Health And Protect The Places We Live, Work, Learn, And Play. Our Vision Is To Create a Healthy And Sustainable Colorado Where Current And Future Generations Thrive.If Your Goal Is To Build a Career That Makes a Difference, Consider Joining The Dedicated People Of The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment. In Addition To Working With a Great Team And Rewarding, Meaningful Work, We Offer
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/
Description Of Job
The Work Unit:
The Colorado Environmental Public Health Tracking (COEPHT) program, housed within CDPHE's Division of
Environmental Health and Sustainability (DEHS), collects, integrates, analyzes, and disseminates non-infectious
disease and environmental data from various sources. Colorado Tracking is one of 33 funded jurisdictions within the
National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, which is led by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Tracking empowers people to make evidence-based decisions on environmental public health
issues by making data accessible to public health workers, policymakers, healthcare providers, environmental
practitioners and community members via a web-based portal and direct partnerships. The program expands and
enhances environmental public health surveillance capacity in Colorado and builds a network for awareness and risk
communication in the state and locally. Tracking explores and develops measures of interest to Colorado and
collaborates with other CDC-funded Environmental Public Health Tracking jurisdictions and academic partners on
projects linking environmental and health outcome data.
Summary Of Position
This position serves as a statistical analyst for the Tracking program, and directly influences decisions related to
environmental public health surveillance, statistical analysis, data management, and analytical work. This position
independently develops and completes a range of analyses and reports using inferential statistical measures. This position independently performs both descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including determining
the appropriate software (e.g., R, SAS, and ArcGIS), determining statistically valid study designs, and determining
appropriate statistical methodology is used to perform a wide variety of analyses of multiple data streams. This
position interprets results of these analyses and provides explanation for variances in measures used for program
or research recommendations included in reports. This position makes decisions and recommendations with only
administrative review and acts independently based on the full knowledge of the unit's activities and missions. This position provides statistical support for Tracking and other DEHS programs and staff as needed, and provides
guidance and oversight of quantitative analysis projects of other statistical analysts. This position may also consult
on study design and statistical analysis methods across DEHS environmental programs and provide analytic support
as needed. This position is responsible for the initial review of received data and communication with partner
programs and staff regarding data quality and completeness. This position performs centralized data management
for Tracking and determines best practices for storage and management of data. This position develops best
practices for executing data use agreements and data management issues in Tracking. In addition, this position
may act as a resource to internal and external customers, responding to requests for information and presentations
from the public, the media, CDPHE, and other environmental and health professionals.
Residency Requirement
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description
I1B2XX
STATISTICAL ANALYST II
Experience Only
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as health-related statistical analysis, data science, or public health research.
OR
Education And Experience
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years such as a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biostatistics, statistical analysis, mathematics, health information management, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in role related to the work assigned to this position such as health-related statistical analysis, data science, or public health research.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.
Conditions Of Employment
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate' position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, a t spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
A Completed State Of Colorado Application Includes
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability
Now hiring for our Environmental Public Health Tracking Unit
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do You Desire a Career That Provides You With Opportunities To Improve The World Around You? The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment (CDPHE) Is Seeking Diverse Individuals From All Backgrounds To Apply For a Career Position That Makes a Direct Impact On Improving The Lives Of Colorado Citizens. Our Mission Is To Advance Colorado's Health And Protect The Places We Live, Work, Learn, And Play. Our Vision Is To Create a Healthy And Sustainable Colorado Where Current And Future Generations Thrive.If Your Goal Is To Build a Career That Makes a Difference, Consider Joining The Dedicated People Of The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment. In Addition To Working With a Great Team And Rewarding, Meaningful Work, We Offer
- Employee wellness programs and facilities
- Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
- A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/
Description Of Job
The Work Unit:
The Colorado Environmental Public Health Tracking (COEPHT) program, housed within CDPHE's Division of
Environmental Health and Sustainability (DEHS), collects, integrates, analyzes, and disseminates non-infectious
disease and environmental data from various sources. Colorado Tracking is one of 33 funded jurisdictions within the
National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, which is led by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Tracking empowers people to make evidence-based decisions on environmental public health
issues by making data accessible to public health workers, policymakers, healthcare providers, environmental
practitioners and community members via a web-based portal and direct partnerships. The program expands and
enhances environmental public health surveillance capacity in Colorado and builds a network for awareness and risk
communication in the state and locally. Tracking explores and develops measures of interest to Colorado and
collaborates with other CDC-funded Environmental Public Health Tracking jurisdictions and academic partners on
projects linking environmental and health outcome data.
Summary Of Position
This position serves as a statistical analyst for the Tracking program, and directly influences decisions related to
environmental public health surveillance, statistical analysis, data management, and analytical work. This position
independently develops and completes a range of analyses and reports using inferential statistical measures. This position independently performs both descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including determining
the appropriate software (e.g., R, SAS, and ArcGIS), determining statistically valid study designs, and determining
appropriate statistical methodology is used to perform a wide variety of analyses of multiple data streams. This
position interprets results of these analyses and provides explanation for variances in measures used for program
or research recommendations included in reports. This position makes decisions and recommendations with only
administrative review and acts independently based on the full knowledge of the unit's activities and missions. This position provides statistical support for Tracking and other DEHS programs and staff as needed, and provides
guidance and oversight of quantitative analysis projects of other statistical analysts. This position may also consult
on study design and statistical analysis methods across DEHS environmental programs and provide analytic support
as needed. This position is responsible for the initial review of received data and communication with partner
programs and staff regarding data quality and completeness. This position performs centralized data management
for Tracking and determines best practices for storage and management of data. This position develops best
practices for executing data use agreements and data management issues in Tracking. In addition, this position
may act as a resource to internal and external customers, responding to requests for information and presentations
from the public, the media, CDPHE, and other environmental and health professionals.
Residency Requirement
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description
I1B2XX
STATISTICAL ANALYST II
Experience Only
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as health-related statistical analysis, data science, or public health research.
OR
Education And Experience
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years such as a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biostatistics, statistical analysis, mathematics, health information management, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in role related to the work assigned to this position such as health-related statistical analysis, data science, or public health research.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.
Conditions Of Employment
- A pre-employment background check
- Travel up to 10% of the year
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate' position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
- Master’s degree or higher in public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology
- Experience with RStudio is highly preferred.
- Experience with Tableau.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, data analysis, and research abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Access and Excel databases.
- Proficient in Google applications.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Familiarity with environmental exposures and related health outcomes.
- Ability to provide data in a nonpartisan manner and to provide objective information regardless of one’s personal opinions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
- Possessing a high level of self-motivation, self-direction and intellectual curiosity.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, a t spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
A Completed State Of Colorado Application Includes
- Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
- DD214 if claiming veterans status
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
