Data Scientist job vacancy

Data ScientistPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4731638) ApplyData ScientistSalary $78,041.60 - $120,036.80 AnnuallyLocation Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IAJob TypeFull-timeRemote EmploymentFlexible/HybridJob Number25-01344Agency400 Health & Human Services - Public HealthOpening Date11/15/2024Closing Date11/25/2024 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of ContactManuela Wiedemeier at manuela.wiedemeier@hhs.iowa.gov

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Job DescriptionOnly applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ (Iowa HHS) Division of Public Health, Bureau of Health Statistics is seeking aData Scientist (Data Scientist 1). Summary: Support agency-wide initiatives to strengthen Iowa HHS capacity for population health statistical analyses for local, regional, and state-level data. Work with Iowa HHS leadership and local public health partners to provide advanced statistical and predictive analytics and modeling. Responsibilities: Leadership: lead cross-collaboration efforts with leaders and community partners to support choice of statistical strategy and modeling. Statistical Acumen:conceptualize and conduct population health analyses applying mathematical, statistical and machine learning language and applications. Team Building and Communication:disseminate findings and engage with stakeholders on action steps. Applicant will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. This position is eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. The selected candidate must reside in Iowa and be able to report to the Des Moines office on occasion. How to Apply:For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online: Employment Application Guide (https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide) . Benefits:We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)

Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)

Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)

Sick Leave (144 hours/year)

Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)

Long-Term Disability Insurance

For additional information on our amazing benefits, click on this link Benefits at a Glance (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .

Click here (https://das.iowa.gov/state-employees/human-resources/employee-benefits-programs/employee-benefits-overview) to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer:IHHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply.Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDDE-Verify Statement:Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Selectives535 Public Health:6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis. Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments.OR968 Statistics:20 semester hours in post-high school coursework in statistics (please provide transcript to document)OR103 Computer Science:6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the study of computing, programming, and computation in correspondence with computer systems.Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1 ) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science.2) All of the following (a, b, and c):a. Three years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; andb. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.3) All of the following (a, b, and c):a. One year of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; andb. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; andc. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2.01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

Yes - I understand and agree.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, AND have experience equal to three years of full-time work in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science?

Yes

Do you meet A, B and C: a. Three years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience. c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics.

Yes - I meet A, B and C

I do not meet A, B and C

Do you meet A, B and C: a. One year of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience.

I meet A, B and C

I do not meet A, B and C

Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2?

I am a current State of Iowa employee with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2

I am not a current State of Iowa employee with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 2

Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both related to improving, maintaining, and protecting the general condition of health within society, either on a personal, institutional, organizational, or community basis? (Experience may be gained from direct provision of health care or from other ancillary programs and support mechanisms such as government public health departments).

Yes

If you answered "Yes" to the question above - please list exactly HOW you meet it: list exact classes and credit hours, employer, dates and hours per week and exact duties. Please do not paste or state - See application or resume. If you answered no to the question above please type in "No" in the box below.

Does your application demonstrate that you have 20 semester hours in post-high school coursework in statistics? If so, please attach a transcript.

Yes

Does your application demonstrate that you have 6 months experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the study of computing, programming, and computation in correspondence with computer systems?

Yes

Supplemental Questions - Data Scientist Instructions: Please keep your answers clear and concise. For each question, provide a response using no more than 300 words. Describe your programming language experience.

Supplemental Questions - Data Scientist Instructions: Please keep your answers clear and concise. For each question, provide a response using no more than 300 words. Provide an example of how you solved a problem using disparate data sources

Supplemental Questions - Data Scientist Instructions: Please keep your answers clear and concise. For each question, provide a response using no more than 300 words. Tell us a scenario in which you were required to work with or provide services to a diverse group of people.

Supplemental Questions - Data Scientist Instructions: Please keep your answers clear and concise. For each question, provide a response using no more than 300 words. What personal characteristics do you possess that will make you effective in this position? Describe how your background has prepared you for this position.

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AgencyState of IowaAgency400 Health & Human Services - Public HealthAddressLucas State Office Building321 E 12th StDes Moines, 50319Websitehttps://hhs.iowa.gov/ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

ID: #52895127
State: Iowa Des moines 50301 Des moines USA
City: Des moines
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Showed: 2024-11-15
Deadline: 2025-01-15
Category: Et cetera