From: Wilbur Sanchez
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 2:16 PM
To: Everyone
Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT - Statistical Analyst III
Open Competitive
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Department of Labor and
Employment
Job Title: Statistical Analyst III
Position Number: 3164
Job Location: 1515 Arapahoe Street (Downtown Denver)
Salary: $4,651/Mo. - $7,116/Mo.
Release Date: June 23, 2004 Apply By: July 7, 2004
Employment Type: Full-Time
Class Code: I1B3XX
Information About The Job:
DUTIES: This position supervises the Division of Workers'
Compensation (DOWC) Research & Statistics unit, including allocating
resources and determining guidelines for the agency's creation of
statistics and research reports. The position manages the unit's budget
and supervises the work of three professional statistical analysts, an MD
MPH researcher, and a program assistant. Supervision includes
establishing standards, completing performance evaluations, and issuing
corrective actions, as well as reviewing subordinates' assumptions, data
quality procedures, analytic processes, pilot data, and conclusions for
accuracy, clarity and consistency. In addition to supervision, this
position contributes direct statistical analyses. Some annual tasks of
the unit include the update of the DOWC's medical fee schedule, the
Work-Related Injuries in Colorado publication, a study of closed claims,
and the updates for the DOWC program evaluation measures used in the
strategic plan. Most data is extracted from the DOWC's extensive
mainframe custom applications that are written in Adabase Natural, while
most statistical analyses are created using pc-based SPSS. The position
acts as the liaison between the unit and outside customers, being
responsible for developing, writing and reviewing final reports for
non-technical audiences.
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor's degree in statistics, statistical analysis, mathematics,
economics, demography, research design and methodology, or a social
science with an emphasis in research methods; AND two years of research
experience with primary responsibility for designing and implementing
research projects AND two years of PC statistical application experience,
with skill in the use of SPSS PC+, SAS or a comparable software
application (a total of four years of relevant work experience).
Applicants must successfully undergo a criminal background investigation.
DESIRED SKILLS: An advanced degree with a research emphasis is strongly
desired. Supervisory experience of professionals is also preferred.
Experience with SPSS, SAS, or a comparable software application, or
knowledge of Adabase Natural, is considered particularly relevant, as is
experience with workers' compensation.
SUBSTITUTION: A combination of work experience in research, statistical
analysis, and/or demography, which provided the same kind, amount and
level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted
for the bachelor's degree. A master's or doctorate degree with a
research emphasis requiring significant statistical analysis may be
substituted for the bachelor's degree and one year of the required work
experience.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT TIME OF APPLICATION: 1. A properly completed
Official State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy (fully
explaining your experience as it relates to the requirements of this
position and 2) a State of Colorado Demographic Information Form.
Failure to include required documentation will result in your application
not being considered. Resumes may be included, but resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of the properly completed Official State of Colorado
Application for Announced Vacancy Form and a State of Colorado Demographic
Form. Additionally, "See Resume" statements will also not be accepted in
lieu of requested information on the Official Application Form.
Important Information: Applications are part of the selection process and
will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resource Specialist to determine if
you meet the minimum position requirements. Only properly completed State
of Colorado Applications for Announced Vacancy will be considered for
inclusion in the pool of qualified applicants. Be sure your application
specifically addresses the above listed experience and requirements.
If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum
requirements, you will not be considered for the vacancy. You will be
notified of the results of the application review. If there are questions
related to your qualifications meeting the minimum requirements, your
application will be reviewed by a different qualified Human Resource
Specialist. If your application is rejected you may contact this office,
to attempt to resolve any questions you may have concerning your
qualifications. You must contact this office within 5 days from the date
of notice of rejection of your application.
If you still do not agree with our decision concerning your
qualifications, you have the right to have your application rejection
reviewed by the State Personnel Director. Your request for Director's
review must be received in the Director's office within 10 days from the
date of notice of rejection. To request this review you must include: 1)
Job title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken
to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date (s of the conversation; 5)
specific issue; and 6) reason(s) it is believed the decision was
arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law. This request for
review should be directed to: State Personnel Board and Director,
Attention: Appeals Processing, 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1450, Denver,
CO 80203.
How To Apply:
Qualified candidates must submit a Demographic Information Form and
Application for Announced Vacancy by the close of business (5:00 pm) July
7, 2004. Postmarks will not be accepted. Please be sure to document
your total months of experience per required skill as well as education or
substituting experience. Please send your application to:
Colorado Dept of Labor and Employment
1515 Arapahoe, Tower 2, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80202
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF COLORADO TO APPLY.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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