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
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Posting Identification Number 21-24-0290 / 39685
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.
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.
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.
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).
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