Public Health Analyst I

Overview

This position collects and reports Vermont blood lead surveillance data for the Department of Health, the public, and other government agencies. The position oversees the collection of data from multiple organizations using multiple modalities for reporting, requiring regular communication with laboratories and health care practices to obtain accurate patient and demographic information. All children with elevated blood lead levels are identified and assigned a case manager to conduct a lead source investigation. The position will monitor the work of the case manager to ensure that families are contacted and visited and that lead investigation data are entered into our surveillance system. Data analysis is also needed to identify high risk geographical areas and populations to decrease disparities in blood lead levels by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The position will assess data needs and gaps, evaluate the quality of existing blood lead data, and integrates existing data to ensure its usefulness for decision making. This position will use the surveillance system to analyze data to improve program efficiency, program protocols and procedures, and update program goals. The position will also conduct epidemiological analyses including examining the nature of lead poisoning, patterns, risk factors, treatment modalities, and other factors affecting communities and high priority population groups.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Analyst I (Job Requisition #47954), 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 #47954

Level II: Job Requisition #47905

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].
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.

Environmental Factors

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 health-related research, statistics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Total Compensation

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:

• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• 80% State paid medical premium

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.