| Post Code: D721 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9317 | |
| Classification Number: C1117 | |
| Open: 06/29/2009 | |
| Revised: 07/6/2009 (Salary Update) | |
| Close: 07/14/2009 | |
| Location: Portland, Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with the Office for Oregon Health Policy & Research is part of the Oregon Health Authority. There is one full-time opening located in Salem and Portland. This position is not represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, AND one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports; (A copy of your transcripts must be attached and submitted prior to the closing date to get credit) OR Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Preference may be given to applicants with a Master's degree in any discipline that includes six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures. (A copy of your transcripts must be attached and submitted prior to the closing date to get credit) SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon PD100 Employment Application AND A copy of your transcripts, if you are using the degree to qualify. Please highlight the six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis method and procedures; AND A cover letter that clearly addresses the following desired competency. If you do not respond to the desired competency, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competency will be invited to interview.
You may e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. E-Mail:
Please include announcement number LEHS9317 in the subject line of the e-mail.
Deliver/Mail:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jennifer Rogers
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a fingerprint-based criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This is a professional level position within the Office for Oregon Health Policy & Research in the Directors Office of the Oregon Health Authority. This position will lead the design, collection and analysis of the evaluation of the Healthy Kid’s program. This position will be responsible for design, implementation of survey instruments, defining data collection processes and procedures through the coordination with a third party vendor, and coordination and collection from various state agencies data systems. The position will perform statistical analysis and appropriate risk adjustment, interpret results, develop and write descriptive technical, and analytical documents. This position will also assist in the analysis and reporting of major health care trends in Oregon, developing and writing descriptive, analytical and technical analysis of trends of health care cost, quality and access. WORKING CONDITIONS Travel. You must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Office of Oregon Health Policy & Research (OHPR) is the State’s central location for coordinating data collection, analysis and dissemination of results on health care issues of critical importance to the state. Units within OHPR include the Health Services Commission, charged with creating and maintaining the integrated list of condition and services and establishing benchmark rates for the Oregon Health Plan, as well as the Healthy Oregon Plan; and the Health Resource Commission, which is responsible for comparative effectiveness review for the Oregon Health Plan and the Healthy Oregon Plan. OHPR is responsible for promoting “universal access to an adequate level of high quality health care at an affordable cost” for all Oregonians. DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
