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Agency Health, Department of

Title Assistant Research Scientist, Research Scientist 1/2 (Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Health Economics) - 63494

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 22

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $49202 to $95392 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Hours may vary during budget or other high priority times.

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Center for Applied Research and Evaluation

Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics/Center for Applied Research and Evaluation

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Minimum Qualifications G14 - Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration and policy, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, social sciences, engineering, health economics, economics, finance, health informatics, economics, business administration, or a related degree. Related degrees may include Computer Science, Bio-informatics, physics, genetics, or analytics, and two years of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field and one year of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field. Substitution: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.G18 - Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration and policy, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, social sciences, engineering, health economics, economics, finance, health informatics, business administration, or a related degree. Related degrees may include Computer Science, Bio-informatics, physics, genetics, or analytics, and two years of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field. Substitution: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience.""G22 - Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration and policy, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, social sciences, engineering, health economics, economics, finance, health informatics, business administration, or a related degree. Related degrees may include Computer Science, Bio-informatics, physics, genetics, or analytics. AND three years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a Master’s degree in one of the above fields and two years of such experience in the appropriate field; OR a Doctorate in the appropriate field.Preferred Qualifications: Strong statistical and data management skills. Experience in data analysis, management, and validation. Proven experience developing statistical programs in SAS, SQL, or R to compose research and reporting databases for the application of higher order analysis. Knowledge of statistical methods and their application for predictive analytics. Experience developing and applying algorithms to link health care data across multiple data sources. Experience analyzing health care claims data or other administrative data sources. Experience with visualization software such as Tableau is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point. Excellent communication, organization, and program management skills. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.

Duties Description The Assistant Research Scientist/ Research Scientist 1/ Research Scientist 2 (ARS/RS1/RS2) in the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics will help to ensure that all New Yorkers irrespective of their person and care setting will have access to health care services that are safe and of the highest quality consistent with the best available evidence. The ARS/RS1/RS2 will work in the Bureau of Vital and Health Statistics to help the Office meet its expanding responsibilities to promote health care quality and patient safety through a variety of data-driven means including health care services analysis, facility quality metrics, development of public data sets, and other ad hoc requests.The projects include, but are not limited to: Assistance in the development and maintenance of a broad range of research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities that would result in composition of publicly available data sets, visualizations and dashboards using Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS), All Payer Data (APD) and other available data; Assistance with visualization of the analytical output in Tableau; Assistance with dashboard development; Contribution to publication of statistical briefs, peer-reviewed manuscripts, DOH reports, program reports and technical documentation.

Additional Comments If appointed as an Assistant Research Scientist, the incumbent will assist other research staff with these duties; if appointed as a Research Scientist 1 level, the incumbent will be expected to perform these duties under general supervision; if appointed as a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent will work with more independence.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• And many more..For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmBenefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually • Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually • Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits • New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• And many more.. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, LAK/ARS/RS1/RS2/63494

Telephone 518 486-1812

Fax 518 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LAK/ARS/RS1/RS2/63494 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LAK/ARS/RS1/RS2/63494, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.