APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,938.24 to
$69,718.32
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Positions allocated to this series perform complex mathematical and statistical analysis on public health databases by applying statistical theories and principles to determine cause and effect relationships.
This position is within Division of Public and Behavioral Health Office of Public Health Informatics and Epidemiology (OPHIE). This position may be located in either Reno or Carson City depending on the needs of the agency. The purpose of this position is to analyze mental health and treatment data. This includes compiling, analyzing and reporting on mental health and treatment statistical data in Nevada by recognizing trends, shifts, and distribution of information. This position maintains data quality and control and completes all requests for mental health and treatment data form internal and external partners within specified timeframes. This position requires the use of statistical methods and programs utilizing SAS.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in statistics, mathematics or closely related field and one year of professional experience conducting statistical analysis by gathering data from various sources using computer software; OR one year of experience as a Biostatistician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
Skills Required
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
