Statistician - Statistical Support Unit

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As the lead statistician for the Michigan Cancer Registry, the individual in this position is solely responsible statewide for preparing complex interpretive statistical tabulations and survival rates for various types of cancer in Michigan. In addition, this position processes special requests and provides technical direction to the Michigan Cancer Surveillance Program, which provides key information to programs both inside the Department across Bureaus and external to the Department.

The analyses prepared by this position help to identify health concerns for the State of Michigan and local communities. This position serves as the liaison overseeing data requests and working with researchers to prepare and submit Data Use Agreements and Institutional Review Board reviews. Primary duties of the position are: quality control and statistical analyses of the cancer incidence database, statistical programming necessary to automate health information for the Internet, development and implementation of procedures for responding to requests for statistical analysis and information from the Department of Health and Human Services, local public health departments, and the public, development of goals and plans for future program directions, provision of methodological and procedural guidance for public health programs involved in health surveillance.

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12-level Position Description

13-level Position Description

Statistician Job Specification : https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Statistician.pdf

Statistician Specialist Job Specification : http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StatisticianSpecialist_13045_7.pdf

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• Attach a cover letter.

• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in statistics.

Experience

Statistician 12

Three years of professional experience in the systematic collection, compilation and interpretation of numerical data equivalent to a Statistician, including one year equivalent to a Statistician P11.

Statistician Specialist 13

Four years of professional experience in the systematic collection, compilation and interpretation of numerical data equivalent to a Statistician, including two years equivalent to a Statistician P11 or one year equivalent to a Statistician 12.Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 S.

Grand Avenue in Lansing, MI 48933.  Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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