• Job Description

  Req#: 99784
  
  Health Department Building (HDBL)
  246 North High Street
  1st Floor
  Columbus, 43215
  
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  About Us:

  Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

  The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

  The Bureau of Child & Family Health (BCFH) is an organized effort to eliminate health disparities, improve birth outcomes and improve the health status of women, infants, children, youth and families in Ohio. Using evidenced-based and data driven practices, we support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

  What You'll Do:

  The Researcher 3 will independently design and conduct research pertaining to programs within the Bureau of Child and Family Health. This position will also coordinate research efforts with ODH partners inside and outside the agency. Additional duties may include:

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Bureau programs.
  • Utilize advanced statistical software such as Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc.
  • Design evaluation instruments and procedures for use in program projects.
  • Gather and evaluate data and literature from national and state databases.
  • Assist supervisor in developing performance measurement/results-based accountability processes.

  
  What’s in it for you:

  At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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  24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.

  OR

  12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2, 66922.

  OR

  Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

  Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

  • Bachelors or advanced degree in Statistics or Research related field
    
  • Experience in developing and implementing evaluation instruments
  • Experience in writing technical reports using health related data
  • Experience with computer software (e.g., Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience analyzing program performance and determining improvements
  • Experience conducting statistical analysis
  • Experience working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS)
  • Experience in developing surveys
  • Experience in delivering presentations
  • Experience conducing literature/internet reviews
  • Experience in working with maternal and child health programs

  
  Job Skills: Research

  Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization

  Professional Skills: Interpreting Data, Continuous Improvement, Analyzation

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  Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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  The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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  Knowledge of supervisory principles/techniques*; employee training & development*; operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical methods used in problem solving or decision making. Skill in use of personal computer or video display terminal. Ability to deal with large number of variables & determine specific course of action; establish friendly atmosphere as lead worker; develop research tools & design projects; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports.
  
  (*)Developed after employment.

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  ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

  Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 11, Step 1 of the union/exempt 1199 Pay Range Schedule ($27.84 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($29.06) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

  APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
  All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

  STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:

  You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

  EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
  Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

  Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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  The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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