What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II position at Department of State Hospitals?
The Expert Determination Unit within the Research, Evaluation, and Data Insights Division is recruiting for a Lead Data De-Identification Specialist. Join our enthusiastic staff in a fast-paced, high profile, innovative position within the Department of State Hospitals. If you are looking for a challenging and innovative work environment in a great location, we encourage you to apply.
Under general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II in the Expert Determination Unit within the Research, Evaluation and Data Insights (REDI) Division, the Research Data Specialist II will function as the Lead Data De-Identification Specialist for all data releases, providing advisement on the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Data De-identification Policy as well as the DSH Data De-identification Guidelines (DDG). The incumbent will function as a subject matter expert on the Safe Harbor and the Expert Determination methods of de-identification. The incumbent will also act as a subject matter expert in data assessment, data extraction, and product development for DSH reports and actively participate in division projects and other assigned work efforts. The incumbent will need to utilize expert knowledge of statistical and scientific principles and methods for rendering information not individually identifiable and must have a background in mathematics, statistics, data science, or another scientific field to meet the qualifications of this role. Experience with statistical de-identification is a desirable qualification of this role. The incumbent will participate in the review of the department’s data and ensure the appropriate steps are taken according to the DSH DDG. In addition, the incumbent may represent the division at various data committee, task force and workgroup meetings. Duties require regular collaboration and coordination with executive management, DSH facility staff, Sacramento based staff, DSH legal staff and external stakeholders on data releases and current data initiatives. This function requires advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Visio, Outlook, Teams, and Word; intermediate to advanced use of programming language; intermediate to advanced use of SQL; and intermediate to advanced use of Tableau or Power BI.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517689
Position #(s):
461-535-5758-011
Working Title:
Lead Data De-Identification Specialist - Hybrid Telework
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
$7,640.00 - $9,561.00
A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department of State Hospitals 1215 O Street, MS 17 Sacramento, CA 95814
The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.
DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:
First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
Café with multiple vendors available to the public
Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
Lactation rooms
More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large
Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***
NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.
***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or
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