Under general supervision of the HESIS Chief, the Research Data Analyst II researches, analyzes, and evaluates data sources on exposures and health effects to inform HESIS’s strategic planning, hazard evaluations, surveillance activities, research studies, public health investigations, and educational/outreach efforts in the area of occupational exposure to toxic chemicals and other workplace hazards.
Supports HESIS staff on epidemiologic studies, including contributing to data collection, review, and statistical analysis. Assists the HESIS staff in responding to data requests from Cal/OSHA’s Research and Standards Unit. Prepares output such as tables, figures, and other data visualizations for use in presentations and publications for scientific and lay audiences. Assists other HESIS staff in the preparation of the HESIS annual report to the legislature.
Develops, implements, and monitors systems and procedures to assemble and structure necessary data to support various HESIS activities.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (456451) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Exceptional organizational and electronic management skills
Perform work accurately and thoroughly to meet deadlines
Data analysis background with strong computer skills (R, SAS, familiarity with reporting systems CalREDIE, CalCONNECT and RCKMS)
Experience in occupational and environmental health, strongly preferred
Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education activities
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