Statistical AssistantPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4536509) ApplyStatistical AssistantSalary$39,003.00 - $58,211.00 AnnuallyLocation Dauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-86209-05410DepartmentDepartment of HealthDivisionHL Div of Env Hlth EpdmlgyOpening Date06/12/2024Closing Date6/26/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code05410Position Number50593538UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA1Pay GroupST04Bureau / Division Code00077521Bureau / DivisionBureau of Epidemiology/Division of Environmental Health EpidemiologyWorksite Address625 Forster StreetCityHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17120Contact NameConnie HockerContact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONAre you an organized and motivated administrative professional with a keen eye for details? Do you enjoy working with statistics and data? The Division of Environmental Health Epidemiology (DEHE) within the Bureau of Epidemiology (BOE) is seeking a Statistical Assistant to support its mission of promoting and enhancing the environmental health and well-being of all people in Pennsylvania. As a key member of the division, you will lead the day-to-day moderately complex clerical and administrative tasks related to the division's grants and projects. Join our supportive team environment and ensure office operations are as efficient and effective as possible! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Statistical Assistant, you will be responsible for moderately complex clerical work pertaining to various projects and grants within the division. You must maintain knowledge of various grants and projects and independently apply this knowledge in deciding the best course of action to resolve residents’ concerns related to environmental health issues. In this role, you will also provide administrative support and maintain, monitor, catalog, triage, and respond to inquiries received via e-mail resource accounts and incoming phone calls. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=50593538) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of clerical experience involving numerical tabulations and computations, including one year in the collection, compilation, and review of quantified data for purposes of reporting, publication, or statistical analysis; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 How many years of full-time clerical experience involving numerical tabulations and computations, including one year in the collection, compilation, and review of quantified data for purposes of reporting, publication, or statistical analysis, do you possess?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
6 months but less than 1 year
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed in math, accounting, economics, statistics, chemistry, biology, physics, public administration, public relations, psychology, marketing, or education? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DATA COLLECTION
Performs survey collection tasks. Collects and organizes data from customers, as well as other data sources, according to survey and research parameters for use in various projects and reports.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience collecting data for various projects and reports. I was responsible for compiling all available data from a variety of sources, including soliciting responses from customers via telephone, fax, or email.
B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested data from a single location.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to areas such as research methods, statistics, research design and analysis, or data collections.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – QUALITY ASSURANCE
Validates reported data and resolves inconsistencies resulting from survey and data collection processes by reporting errors and recommending potential resolution.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience examining data in order to validate data and resolve inconsistencies. I was responsible for reporting the errors and recommending potential resolution.
B. I have experience analyzing examining data in order to validate data and resolve inconsistencies. I reported the errors; however, someone else was responsible for recommending potential resolution.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, qualitative business analysis, or business law.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DATA ENTRY AND MANIPULATION
Enters data into spreadsheets. Manipulates and summarizes the data to be used in analysis or reporting.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience entering data into spreadsheets. I was responsible for manipulating and summarizing the data.
B. I have experience entering information into spreadsheets; however, someone else was responsible for manipulating and summarizing the data.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data entry, spreadsheet applications, or statistics.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SORTS AND FILES DOCUMENTS
Sorts and files documents alphabetically or chronologically to maintain an organized and efficient workplace. Retrieves documents as necessary.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience sorting and filing documents in the appropriate location. I was responsible for retrieving documents as needed.
B. I have experience retrieving documents that were sorted and filed by someone else.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to document processing, research, or project management
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK HEHAVIOR 5 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to customers by answering phone calls regarding specific product lines or services. Forwards technical inquiries to appropriate area for assistance.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience receiving customer inquiries. I was responsible for answering questions and providing technical information as necessary.
B. I have experience receiving customer inquiries. I was responsible for answering general questions but referred customers to someone else for responses to technical questions.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public speaking, public relations, conflict resolution, or interviewing.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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