Job
Posted on: April 2, 2013
Posted by: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Early Intervention is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in their efforts to realize their full potential.
As the EI Data Analyst, you will:
-Extract data from multiple databases, and clean, code and match datasets;
-conduct analyses and generate regular reports from multiple databases;
-develop and conduct a system of regular data quality assurance monitoring, and provide feedback to IT system users on content and data entry issues;
-conduct ad hoc analyses on request;
-summarize findings in memos and reports, including charts and graphs;
-present data to non-technical audiences in ways that they can understand; and
monitor timelines and keep multiple, complex projects involving multiple contributors on schedule.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preferred Skills
-Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Studies or other relevant field, particularly one involving extensive data analysis and/or research coursework;
-at least 2 years of experience using SAS to manipulate and analyze large data sets;
-at least 2 years of experience in quantitative data analysis, including integration, assessment and presentation of information;
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 115190.