Public Health Analyst II

The Vermont Department of Health is currently seeking to hire a Public Health Analyst II in the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit, Health Statistics and Informatics Division at the Vermont Department of Health. This analyst will be responsible for analyzing data related to tobacco use and cardiovascular disease in Vermont, working with the Tobacco Control Program and Heart Disease Programs.

The analyst conducts statistical analysis at a professional level, involving complex epidemiological and geospatial analyses. Duties include selection of statistical and epidemiological methodology, data analysis, performance measure monitoring, report preparation and presentations. This analyst is expected to: conduct epidemiologic analyses of public health, geographic and demographic data; provide interpretation of data; write reports, summaries and briefing documents; give data-related presentations; maintain statewide and sub-state level web-based data reporting; respond to internal and external data requests; perform Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial analysis; provide technical assistance regarding the utility and meaning of the data; and support annual grant writing and reporting. Performs related duties as required.

Applicants should have a strong interest in improving data quality and producing accessible data reports. They should be motivated to become the Department's subject matter expert in Tobacco Control and Heart Disease surveillance and creatively use the data sources available to understand populations at high risk.

The position operates under the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit Chief and the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Analytic Team Lead. All analysts are expected to work on multiple teams, including the Unit, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Analytic Team, the programs they support and special topic workgroups. Expertise in Microsoft Office, statistical analysis software (SAS, R, SPSS, etc.), and GIS software (ArcGIS Pro) is required. Contact with community partners, VDH program staff, and other key partners will also be required. This opportunity is full-time, based in Waterbury, VT and is supportive of a hybrid/flexible work environment.

NOTE: This job opportunity is posted at two levels (I and II), so please apply for all levels that you wish to be considered for.

This position, Public Health Analyst II (Job Requisition #52056), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level I: Job Requisition #52114

Level II: Job Requisition #52056

If you would like more information about this position, please contact paul.meddaugh@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: 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.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Meetings with data users and providers may require some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or a social sciences discipline, including 6 credits in statistics at the graduate level 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.

OR

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 two (2) years or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

OR

Associate's degree in public health, health, scientific or informatics field AND four (4) years or more of experience in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Experience in public health or a health-related field.

Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, statistics, or related social sciences discipline, including at least six credits in statistics at the graduate level AND one (1) year or more of professional level work experience in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where activities included gather, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:
* Quantitative analysis experience, including spatial analysis and complex sample analysis;
* Experience with state-level, population-based health surveillance;
* Development of outcome measures;
* Competence in analyzing and solving complex and difficult problems;
* Superior oral and written communication skills, including competence in explaining statistical and qualitative data to program managers and facilitating groups;
* Experience with GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro;
* Flexibility and adaptation in working with different teams and managing many different projects at once. Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams effectively;
* Experience with statistical software, such as SAS, R, or SPSS.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 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

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