Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
08/27/2024 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
09/09/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,517.00 - $6,758.00
Salary (Annually)
$54,204.00 - $81,096.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Labor and Workforce Development
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including, at least, six quarter hours in statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional statistical work.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in professional statistical work may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in the above listed field may substitute for one year of the required education).
Substitution of Graduate Education for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in any statistical field, including but not limited to applied statistics or mathematics; social, behavioral, health, or life science; computer science; any business field including but not limited to accounting or business administration; and/or public administration may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of one year (e.g., 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Necessary Special Qualifications: None.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional statistical analytic work of average difficulty; performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the working-level class in the Statistical Analyst sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for the conduct of statistical studies, research, and statistical analysis. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from that of Statistical Analyst 1 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry level. This class differs from that of Statistical Analyst 3 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the advanced working level.
Responsibilities
Analyzing Data or Information:
• Designs a study to address a need or problem by consulting with program individuals; determines variables to be studied and sample size; discusses statistically valid data collection methods; sets a time-line for the components of the study.
• Applies statistical techniques (ANOVA, correlation, frequencies) on collected data to obtain required information.
• Interprets results of statistical procedures to determine relationships among the data; compares results of statistical procedures to previous results to determine changes over time; interprets implications of findings.
• Uses computer software (SAS, SPSS, Excel, Access, or other specialized software related to area of study) to analyze data.
• Reviews results of statistical analysis to ensure accuracy of data; formats results for publication or presentation purposes.
• Utilizes metrics to assess the importance or progress of programs, activities or data.
• Prioritizes daily tasks to meet deadlines and facilitate efficient task completion.
Interacting With Computers:
• Formats computer software and data fields using programs (Excel, Access, SPSS, SAS, and FoxPro,etc) based on statistics required and software parameters.
• Utilizes computer software to transfer statistical results into a multimedia format; creates overheads and/or graphic representations for presentation purposes; provides all materials to appropriate source when study is complete.
• Enters or imports collected statistical data into appropriate database and fields; proofreads entered data to verify accuracy and completeness; identifies incomplete, inaccurate, and outdated information; creates and maintains back-up copies of data for recovery purposes.
Processing Information:
• Writes reports in accordance with departmental guidelines and at an appropriate level of audience understanding; ensures narrative is written so that all confidential information of those involved in the study is protected.
• Compiles, calculates, tabulates, codes, categorizes, audits, and verifies the results of a study to create needed information.
• Creates charts, tables, and other graphical illustrations to demonstrate research findings to state the major conclusions from the study.
• Writes reports to explain studies which have been conducted; finalizes formatted documents for electronic and/or other means of distribution.
• Creates reports to document the results of a statisti
Location: Nashville, TN
Posted: Sept. 2, 2024, 8:07 a.m.
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