Biostatistician II
Company: State of Nevada DHHS-Analytics
Location: Carson City
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
*Position Description*
Positions allocated to this series perform complex mathematical and
statistical analysis on public health databases by applying
statistical theories and principles to determine cause and effect
relationships.
This position is within the Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS), Office of Analytics and is in Carson City, NV. This
recruitment is for a Biostatistician II who will assist with
various analytic and data-related projects, often focusing on data
analysis for the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
(DWSS), including assisting with preparing DWSS caseload
projections. Caseload projections are a required function of the
legislative biennium budget process and ongoing biennium monitoring
by DWSS and DHHS leadership. Incumbents are responsible for meeting
all deadlines set. This position is also responsible for providing
routine and special reports, completing data linkages using both
exact and probabilistic matching procedures, and using SAS or
analytic software programming and statistical methods to complete
analyses on caseload-related data, health-related data, or other
assigned data. Incumbents are responsible for developing strategies
to ensure accuracy of data collected, providing routine and special
analytical reports, completing data linkages, and using SAS, STATA,
or other analytic software programming and statistical methods to
complete analyses on related data. This position requires the
demonstrated use of statistical methods and programs utilizing SAS
or similar analytic software. This position may require travel both
in and out of state up to 25%.
Experience with SQL, SAS, R, or other data query language is
required.
*To see full Class Specifications visit:
**http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-7\_0//*
*Minimum Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
statistics, mathematics or closely related field and one year of
professional experience conducting statistical analysis including
gathering and analyzing data from various sources using computer
software; OR one year of experience as a Biostatistician I in
Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and
experience as described above.
*The Examination*
*Application Evaluation Exam*
The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It
is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information
with time frames regarding education and experience. The most
qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for
interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related
testing as part of the interviewing process.
To apply, you must fill out a state application:
https://careers.nv.gov/job/CARSON-CITY-BIOSTATISTICIAN-2-NEVA-89706/956827800/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,803.28 - $76,921.92 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Carson City, NV 89706: Reliably commute or planning to relocate
before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Keywords: State of Nevada DHHS-Analytics, Reno , Biostatistician II, Other , Carson City, Nevada
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