Senior Database Administrator
State of South Carolina
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Data Analytics and Visualization Specialist - 61137074
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-CO/COS
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$57,700 - $80,800
per year
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves analyzing and visualizing data on communicable diseases for South Carolina's public health department, creating reports, dashboards, and tools to support disease tracking and outbreak responses.
It suits someone with a background in data analysis who enjoys working in teams to improve public health outcomes and can handle both routine tasks and urgent projects during emergencies.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional passionate about using data to protect community health.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Professional experience in data analysis or related field
- Programming skills in R and Python
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining data products in Power BI
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Knowledge of epidemiologic methods and protecting confidential data
Full Job Description
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Under limited supervision the position is responsible for developing methods for statistical analysis and visualization for a variety of needs within the Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES) including, but not limited to, grant-required reporting, Hepatitis registry data analysis, outbreak data management, dashboards, annual reports, and data modernization. Consults with other CDES staff on projects requiring statistical analysis, responds to data requests, and participates in electronic disease surveillance system testing and quality assurance. Documents all processes to ensure sustainability and the continuity of key functions.
Performs analytic activities required for routine data products, ad hoc requests, and special projects. Develops dashboards, reports, and other data summaries related to communicable diseases, including products to inform internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates with other Communicable Disease Epidemiology Section (CDES) staff on data modernization activities, including maximizing the utility of collected data, the development of new data collection, analytic tools and the application of novel solutions to improve CDES’s analytic capabilities.
Performs other duties as assigned which may also involve deployment to a field location to participate in public health activities or other duties as required during periods of emergency.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and professional experience related to the position.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Programming and analytic skills using R and Python. Ability to create, modify, and maintain data products in Power BI. Ability to communicate in oral and written form. Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. Ability to manage time and meet reasonable deadlines. Understanding of methods for protecting confidential data.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Additional Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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