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State of Colorado · 5 hours ago

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

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

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 analyses and managing data to influence environmental public health decisions and support various programs within the department.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Independently develops and completes a range of analyses and reports using inferential statistical measures

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

Interprets results of these analyses and provides explanation for variances in measures used for program or research recommendations included in reports

Makes decisions and recommendations with only administrative review and acts independently based on the full knowledge of the unit's activities and missions

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

Consults on study design and statistical analysis methods across DEHS environmental programs and provides analytic support as needed

Responsible for the initial review of received data and communication with partner programs and staff regarding data quality and completeness

Performs centralized data management for Tracking and determines best practices for storage and management of data

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

Acts 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 managementRSASArcGISTableauBiostatisticsEpidemiologyMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle applicationsAnalytical abilitiesIntellectual curiosityEffective 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

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

A pre-employment background check

Travel up to 10% of the year

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need

Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change based on CDPHE's business needs

The position will be expected to work on site at least two (2) days per week at 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246

Office hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm

Extended hours during the evening or the weekend MAY be required by business needs

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