Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service

Overview

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $30.92 per hour.

The Vermont Department of Health is excited to hire a Public Health Analyst II on the Injury Epidemiology Team in the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit of the Health Statistics and Informatics Division. This analyst will support VDH's CARA program (also known as the Vermont First Responder Emergency Opioid Response Project), the Maternal Mortality Review Panel and other family and child health topics. 

The CARA program works to improve VT first responders' ability to provide emergency treatment for overdoses and increase the rate of referrals to treatment through naloxone distribution, responder training and community education on harm reduction. The Analyst will support the program's evaluation efforts, provide analysis of program metrics and assist with data interpretation. Activities completed by this analyst include: creating program evaluation data collection tools; monitoring and analyzing naloxone distribution and administration data; analyzing data to determine program effectiveness and to identify areas for improvement; and developing data products. 

This analyst will also provide analytic support regarding injuries related to family and child health. 

The analyst will share key findings through meetings, presentations, data briefs, summaries and reports and participate in grant required calls, program meetings, and associated webinars. Contact with community partners, VDH program staff, and other key partners will also be required. All analysts are expected to work on multiple teams, including the Unit, other Divisions in VDH, collaborate on special topic workgroups, and perform related duties as required. Expertise in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis software (SAS, SPSS, or R, etc.) is needed. 

The position operates under the Research, Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit Chief and the Injury Epidemiology Team Lead. This opportunity is full-time, based in Waterbury, VT and is supportive of a hybrid/flexible work environment. The Vermont Department of Health is interested in candidates who can contribute to the Department's diversity and commitment to foster an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity. We are a dynamic, cohesive, motivated and hardworking office that is community-minded and customer-focused.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Analyst II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52836), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact maria.roemhildt@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Meetings with data users and providers may require some travel, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or a social sciences discipline, including 6 credits in statistics at the graduate level AND one (1) year or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

OR

Bachelor's degree in statistics, a health-related or social sciences discipline, including 12 college credits in statistics, research or computer sciences, and 6 of these credits must be in statistics AND two (2) years or more of professional level work in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

OR

Associate’s degree in public health, health, scientific or informatics field AND four (4) years or more of experience in research, statistics, informatics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in public health or a health-related field.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

•    Program evaluation experience and skills, particularly in a public health context;
•    Quantitative analysis skills including experience with statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R, etc.) and complex sample analysis;
•    Experience designing evaluation plans, data collection tools, survey questions, etc; 
•    Commitment to health equity and social justice to reduce health disparities and impact social determinants of health;
•    Effective data visualization skills; 
•    Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams effectively;
•    Excellent communication skills; including competence in explaining statistical data; and 
•    Flexibility and adaptation in working with different teams and managing many different projects at once.  Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Education and Experience: Master's degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or a social sciences discipline, including 6 credits in statistics at the graduate level AND, a minimum of one year (or more) of professional level work in health-related research, statistics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.  
OR
Bachelor's degree in statistics, a health-related or social sciences discipline, including 12 college credits in statistics, research or computer sciences, and 6 of these credits must be in statistics AND four (4) years or more of professional level work in health-related research, statistics or program evaluation where the activities include gathering, analyzing and interpreting statistical data.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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