Job Description

Agency: Department of Public Health 
Office:  Policy, Planning and Statistics

Division: Health Data & Policy

Posting ID: 21-24-0290 / 39685

Posted:  7/17/2024-7/31/2024
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,339 a month; Full Range $6,339 - $9,178 a month
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 21-24-0290 / 39685 

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

Under general direction of the BRFSS Coordinator, plans, organizes, formulates and performs BRFSS research activities of a highly complex, scientific and technical nature. Participates in all phases of data collection for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS). Designs BRFSS analysis of a broad scope to ensure the reporting of technically sound, innovative and high quality programs in BRFSS survey collection, including trends of core questions, and new survey modules. Organizes, maintains and make additions to current data, making maximum use of existing data sources. Consults with the Department and with other agencies in matters related to BRFFS data and statistics to improve the reliability and quality of the BRFSS program. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as BRFSS Research Scientist.
• Plans, organizes, formulates and performs BRFSS research activities of a highly complex, scientific and technical nature.
• Participates in all phases of data collection for BRFSS survey.
• Monitors the collection of data.
• Ensures proper techniques for data preparation are employed.
• Analyzes and interprets BRFSS data.
• Reviews and refines methodology used in BRFSS analysis.
• Participates in other related assignments.

2. Designs BRFSS analysis of a broad scope to ensure the reporting of technically sound, innovative and high quality programs in BRFSS survey collection, including trends of core questions, and new survey modules.
• Performs highly technical studies testing and evaluating methods, data and analyses required for the various phases of programs to ensure that accurate, technically sound, and high quality BRFSS data are complete and available for IDPH, state and federal programs and for other uses.

3. Organizes, maintains, and makes additions to current data, making maximum use of existing data sources.
• Evaluates questions and research being proposed for future year surveys, makes modifications to improve the existing core questions.
• Coordinates, researches, and completes BRFSS projects to ensure accurate and timely reporting for publications and clients.
• Organizes, calculates and maintains BRFSS and related data for a wide variety of division projects.

4. Consults with the Department and with other agencies in matters related to BRFSS data and statistics to improve the reliability and quality of the BRFSS program.
• Cooperates with other public and private agencies in conducting statistics related analysis, surveys and research projects through consultation and fulfilling requests for BRFSS data.

5. Participates in and serves as technical consultant in projects involving statistical analysis, BRFSS data and preparation of special reports, graphical presentations, analyses, monographs, and publications.

6. Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other software applications for BRFSS work, within the Department.

7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in anthropology, biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, physiology, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, statistics, mathematics or a related science.
• Requires three years of professional research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the development and application of survey research techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistical techniques and their application to health data.
• Three years experience in preparing scientific data using SPSS, STATA, SAS or SUDAAN software.
• Three years experience planning, organizing, formulating and performing research activities of a highly complex, scientific and technical nature.
• Two years experience performing technical studies testing and evaluating methods, data and analyses.
• Two years experience coordinating, researching, and completing projects to ensure accurate and timely reporting for publications and clients.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 525 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702-5056
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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