Statistical Analyst

Job Description:

Statistical Analyst

Description

The Job

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Statistical Analystswho plan, organize, develop, and implement analysis and statistical applications for departmental programs. Statistical Analysts are key members of a team dedicated to advancing health equity in underserved communities. This role involves conducting rigorous statistical analyses to uncover disparities in health outcomes and access to healthcare services. The analyst will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to generate evidence-based insights that drive interventions and policies aimed at reducing health inequalities. Additionally, the analysts will facilitate the collection of emerging datasets for analysis and visualization, develop metrics for opioid overdose data and surveillance for harm reduction and play a pivotal role in data management, modernization, and infrastructure, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of datasets related to health disparities and social determinants of health. Furthermore, the Statistical Analysts will create workflows and automation processes to facilitate data analysis and reporting.

There is an immediate vacancy in the Department of Public Health. The incumbent will support Nutrition & Wellness Services, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, and Family Health Services.

For more detailed information, refer to the Statistical Analyst job description.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Health Benefits

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

Paid Time Off

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

Retirement

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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Benefits By Occupational Unit: Technical & Inspection

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Summary of Traditional Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding: Teamsters

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Background Investigation for the Probation Department Positions Only: Candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check and a polygraph test. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or currently be on court ordered probation (or have been within the last year ).

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1:
Education: A Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education in Statistics, Math, Physical/Behavioral/Social/Life/Other Science, or Public/Business Administration, which must include twelve (12) semester (18) quarter units of completed graduate level coursework in Statistics or Research Methodology. An unofficial transcript listing all completed coursework must be submitted with the application.

Option 2:
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education in Statistics, Math, Physical/Behavioral/Social/Life/Other Science, or Public/Business Administration, which must include twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) units of completed upper division coursework in Statistics or Research Methodology. An unofficial transcript listing all completed and in-progress coursework must be submitted with the application.

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Experience: One (1) year of technical or professional-level full-time equivalent experience conducting research studies, mathematical analysis, or statistical analysis using SAS, SPSS or other statistical software programs. Time spent in these duties must be clearly distinguished from time spent on other duties such as teaching.

Desired Qualifications

Desirable skills include the ability to:

• Manipulate data and prepare visualizations using Excel
• Conduct and interpret the results of multivariate analysis using statistical methods
• Prepare visualizations using business intelligence platforms (Tableau and Power BI)
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software products for spatial analysis
• Query data and write scripts using SQL; utilize relational database systems
• Program data-related commands using SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, Python, or equivalent
• Create automated reports and develop data dashboards for web publication
• Conduct studies and/or analysis of Demographic/Epidemiological/Health/Crime Statistics or evaluations to measure government program/policy effectiveness

Selection Process

An online examination and writing exercise will be administered to assess your knowledge and skills on the following topics:

• Statistical Concepts
• Research Methods and Design
• Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Data Interpretation

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, April 11, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$72,051.20 - $99,049.60 Annually