Research Scientist Supervisor 2 - St. Paul, United States - Minnesota Department of Health

Description

Job Details

Working Title: Population Health Survey Director
Job Class: Research Scientist Supervisor 2
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for consideration and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
• Date Posted: 04/03/2024
• Closing Date: 04/09/2024
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Community Health Division / Center for Health Statistics
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $ $55.69 / hourly; $80,889 - $116,280 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association (MMA)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

The Center for Health Statistics, located within the Community Health Division at MDH, is currently seeking a Population Health Survey Director to join our team

The Population Health Survey Director will plan, design, organize and direct the work of the survey research staff for the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics (MCHS). In this role you will provide guidance and oversite to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS), the Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS), and other surveys pertaining to the assessment of health status, health risk behaviors, the prevalence of chronic conditions, and receipt of preventive health services among the Minnesota population. Other responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Providing leadership, consultation, and guidance to MDH programs and staff and public health organizations.
• Collaborating with other scientists and epidemiologists throughout MDH and external partners to conduct studies.
• Providing expertise to the Minnesota Center for Health Statistics (MCHS) staff in research activities related to design, data collection, statistical analysis and reporting of data with particular focus on evaluation of health disparities.
• Assisting or taking the lead in grant writing and preparation of research reports for publication, sharing the results with key stakeholders and the public.
• Representing MDH in public forums, including presentations at research conferences.
• Providing testimony to legislative or other committees.

This position is telework eligible for residents of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of a Minnesota Department of Health office location. Position schedule will be based on the business needs of the unit and manager discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office and other MDH office locations across the state may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience designing, planning, organizing, implementing, directing, or evaluating data-related projects including needs assessments, program evaluation, and research studies using primary or secondary database linkage efforts.

Experience must also include:

• Demonstrated leadership such as a supervisory, lead worker, team lead, or project lead experience.
• Experience working with BRFSS data and implementing BRFSS system data summaries.
• Experience working with STATA or R.

Minimum Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing survey data.
• Experience working with large population health surveys.
• Ability to conceive, organize, and carry out research projects independently.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse staff.
• Experience working with diverse communities and analyzing health data through a health equity lens with the ability to present findings to a diverse audience.

*Demonstrated leadership experience may include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, SLI, L4);
• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include 1+ years identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hour/year time commitment.

A Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, economics, environmental health, psychology, health statistics or health services research, or closely related field may substitute as one year of experience; a Master's Degree may substitute for 18 months of experience, a PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience .

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, economics, environmental health, psychology, health statistics or health services research, or closely related field .
• Experience with multi-year databases.
• Experience with the CDC grant application process.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment check reference.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .

If you have questions about the position, contact Mackenzie Jacobsen at .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Mackenzie Jacobsen at .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email and indicate what assistance is needed.