S.C. Department of Public Health · 21 hours ago
Data Management Specialist - 61107769
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe S.C. Department of Public Health is committed to improving public health through data modernization initiatives. The Data Management Specialist will participate in the transition to a new electronic disease surveillance system, focusing on all stages of the project including requirements gathering, development, testing, and user support.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the development and activation of an electronic disease surveillance system, including modeling, data validation, testing, training, and documentation
Works with IT to develop and support the ongoing maintenance of the CDES Data Warehouse
Partners with IT Teams to validate system functionality through smoke testing following server upgrades, migrations and other maintenance activities
Responds to help desk and other reports of issues with data quality and system functionality
Investigates root causes and recommends solutions
Provides summary reports related to identified issues for communication to stakeholders
Tracks issues and ensures communication between program area and IT teams until the issues are resolved
Documents issues and resolutions and develops standard operating procedures to prevent future occurrences
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the position
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application
The agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring
Preferred
Experience with large datasets and data pipelines
Experience troubleshooting data issues
Benefits
15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices •
State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Company
S.C. Department of Public Health
As of July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been split into two new agencies.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cristi Moore
Chief Communications Officer
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2025-07-04
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