Program Research Specialist 2 (HSA) (NY HELPS) - 46207

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Program Research Specialist 2 (PRS 2) will conduct database management activities, including performing data extraction, data quality assessment, and designing and conducting data queries. This includes analyzing data to develop and generate statistical summary reports. The PRS 2 will assist in conducting all phases of ongoing program evaluation and metric development and prepare comprehensive finished reports covering all phases of the study, the interpretation of results, and recommended courses of action. The PRS 2 will also participate in priority ad hoc requested studies of health care delivery systems that have statewide implications and interrelate with other programs.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive services as a Program Research Specialist 2 (Health Systems Analyst), SG23 OR Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive, service in a title SG21 or higher and eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law.Provisional Promotion Candidates: One year of permanent service as a Program Research Specialist 1 (Health Systems Analyst), SG18.Non-Competitive Candidates Via NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in statistics, biostatistics, economics, econometrics, research methods, mathematics, data analysis, or data modeling PLUS THREE YEARS of professional* research experience in the collection and evaluation of quantitative data directed toward review and analysis or healthcare delivery systems, State and federal surveillance systems, health regulatory or policy analysis, or clinical outcomes.J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of the experience; a doctoral degree may substitute for two years of the experience.*For purpose of these examinations professional research experience cannot be part of your degree requirements. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the supplemental coursework and degree requirements for this position.Preferred Qualifications: A master's degree and post degree professional experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools, in the context of analysis and visualization of large data sets.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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