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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment · 13 hours ago

Environmental Public Health Analyst DEHS - FAA00743 (Statistical Analyst II).

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking a Statistical Analyst II for their Environmental Public Health Tracking Unit. This role involves conducting statistical analysis and data management to support environmental public health surveillance and decision-making processes.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collect, integrate, analyze, and disseminate non-infectious disease and environmental data from various sources

Develop and complete a range of analyses and reports using inferential statistical measures

Perform both descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including determining the appropriate software and study designs

Interpret results of analyses and provide explanations for variances in measures used for program or research recommendations included in reports

Make decisions and recommendations with only administrative review and act independently based on the unit's activities and missions

Provide statistical support for Tracking and other DEHS programs and staff as needed

Provide guidance and oversight of quantitative analysis projects of other statistical analysts

Consult on study design and statistical analysis methods across DEHS environmental programs and provide analytic support as needed

Perform initial review of received data and communicate with partner programs and staff regarding data quality and completeness

Perform centralized data management for Tracking and determine best practices for storage and management of data

Develop best practices for executing data use agreements and data management issues in Tracking

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

Qualification

Statistical analysisData managementR programmingSASArcGISTableauBiostatisticsEpidemiologyAnalytical skillsResearch abilitiesEffective communicationTeamworkSelf-motivation

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

A variety of employee resource groups

Company

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment.

Founded in 1876

Denver, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees