| Post Code: D721 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9752 | |
| Classification Number: C1115 | |
| Open: 11/6/2009 | |
| Close: 11/13/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
DHS Employees only
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one limited duration position (17 months or from the date of hire) located within the Research and Education Services Section in PORTLAND. A union represents this position. 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. You must be a current employee (this includes regular status, trial service and limited duration employees) with the Department of Human Services to apply for this position. Benefits for this position include a family health plan and leave accrual. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS College-level coursework that includes at least three quarter units in business technical report writing, three quarter units in quantitative analysis or statistical principles, and six quarter units in computer concepts and microcomputer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet and database. OR One year of experience in work that included gathering data from various sources and using software applications to retrieve, edit or tabulate data into forms or reports. A copy of your transcripts must be submitted to verify the six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures. Please CLEARLY MARK the qualifying courses. Highlighted courses do not show up on the fax machine. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement. You may deliver, mail, e-mail or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to: DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9752 OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
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. 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 an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of this position is to provide technical support services to R&E programs. The Technical Support Specialist will assist programs with data collection, data entry, and quality assurance. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Assist program staff by gathering and compiling raw data from a variety of sources, contacting individuals and agencies and other sources for information, and analyzing results. Enter complex data from multiple into various databases in a timely manner. Maintain data quality by determining suitability of data for entry in the database through familiarity with the data systems and through consultation with program staff. Assist with providing standard information, data and definitions to agency personnel, other agencies, business groups, associations, and the public and maintain contacts with partners in other agencies to obtain accurate program information. WORKING CONDITIONS This person must be able to access information from a variety of sources, including the Internet. This person must be able to communicate effectively via phone with data partners and members of the public. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
