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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 163049/61042863
Agency: DHEC-PH Central Office
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB40
Position Number:: 61042863
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 03/09/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Collaborates in the development, implementation and management of comprehensive evaluation planning and performance measurement throughout the Cancer Programs by assessing and monitoring implementation, process, outcomes, reach, impact, scalability and sustainability of program activities and partnerships.
Assists with the development, collection and maintenance of evaluation data, tools and systems to include creating qualitative and quantitative data sets and tracking methods, managing collection and cleaning efforts, data mining, performing appropriate data analysis (developing and running data queries and syntax using statistical software such as SPSS, Excel, SAS, etc.). Maintains Cancer Programs Internal Dashboard.
Provide statistical analysis of large and complex datasets and ensure accuracy in analysis, build models that capture current program and relevant cancer trends; create visual components to assist in the communication of Cancer Programs outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Keep current on cancer data, research, and evaluation methods to improve knowledge and understanding of advanced evaluation and quality improvement methods and cancer trends to include participating in seminars, conferences, trainings, committees and workgroups.
Disseminate evaluation findings through a variety of outlets including conferences, meetings.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician. A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's or doctoral degree in statistics, epidemiology, social science, health promotion, health services administration, business administration, education, social work, evaluation or a related discipline and at least two (2) years of program monitoring and evaluation work.
Some experience with quality improvement desired.
Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• and
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Cancer Programs/Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician?
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If you answered "NO" to Question #1, do you have a master's degree in statistics or a related discipline that may be substituted for the required work experience?
03
Are you willing to accept a salary within the agency hiring range $45,530 - $64,885?
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Do you have any experience performing public health program evaluations (both in the classroom and beyond)?
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If you answered "YES" to Question #4, how many years of experience do you have?
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Please list the data visualization tools with which you are familiar with and your level of familiarity.Example: Tableau - Intermediate; PoweBI - Expert; etc.
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Are you a current or former DHEC employee?
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 163049/61042863
Agency: DHEC-PH Central Office
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB40
Position Number:: 61042863
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,530.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 03/09/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Collaborates in the development, implementation and management of comprehensive evaluation planning and performance measurement throughout the Cancer Programs by assessing and monitoring implementation, process, outcomes, reach, impact, scalability and sustainability of program activities and partnerships.
Assists with the development, collection and maintenance of evaluation data, tools and systems to include creating qualitative and quantitative data sets and tracking methods, managing collection and cleaning efforts, data mining, performing appropriate data analysis (developing and running data queries and syntax using statistical software such as SPSS, Excel, SAS, etc.). Maintains Cancer Programs Internal Dashboard.
Provide statistical analysis of large and complex datasets and ensure accuracy in analysis, build models that capture current program and relevant cancer trends; create visual components to assist in the communication of Cancer Programs outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Keep current on cancer data, research, and evaluation methods to improve knowledge and understanding of advanced evaluation and quality improvement methods and cancer trends to include participating in seminars, conferences, trainings, committees and workgroups.
Disseminate evaluation findings through a variety of outlets including conferences, meetings.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician. A master's degree in statistics or a related discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's or doctoral degree in statistics, epidemiology, social science, health promotion, health services administration, business administration, education, social work, evaluation or a related discipline and at least two (2) years of program monitoring and evaluation work.
Some experience with quality improvement desired.
Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• and
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Cancer Programs/Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree and professional experience as a planner, researcher or statistician?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered "NO" to Question #1, do you have a master's degree in statistics or a related discipline that may be substituted for the required work experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you willing to accept a salary within the agency hiring range $45,530 - $64,885?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have any experience performing public health program evaluations (both in the classroom and beyond)?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "YES" to Question #4, how many years of experience do you have?
06
Please list the data visualization tools with which you are familiar with and your level of familiarity.Example: Tableau - Intermediate; PoweBI - Expert; etc.
07
Are you a current or former DHEC employee?
- Yes
- No
08
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
09
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
10
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position?
- State NeoGov Website
- LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
- Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
- College Job Board
- Job Fair
- External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
- Other
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