Statistical Services Supervisor

Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Supervisor of Data & Research

Opening Date: May 1 2025

Closing Date: May 14 2025

Job Class Code: 0881

Grade: 27 (Supervisory)

Salary: $61942.40 $87464.00 per year

Position Number:

Location: Augusta

This is a fulltime position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

The Maine Data Research and Vital Statistics office of the Maine CDC (DRVS) is the lead agency for administering Maines vital statistics system and provides quantitative information for surveillance planning policy development program management and evaluation. It produces detailed population estimates for use within and outside the Department of Health and Human Services and compiles data on health status and health resources. These functions are accomplished through the development and implementation of data collection data processing and analytical activities. The office provides technical assistance and consultation on survey procedures and statistical analysis to other agencies in the DHHS.

As the Supervisor Data & Research in Data Research and Vital Statistics you will supervise the Statistical Services Unit operations and staff. You will be responsible for providing programmatic oversight to the data collection systems at this Maine CDC office assuring data is available for the general public and stakeholders statewide. You will service as a liaison to other states regional and federal agencies local communities and municipal records systems. Responsibilities include the general administration of Maines data system for the registration of vital statistics and ongoing health surveys.

Core Responsibilities:

Ensure that data collections methods follow established guidelines to ensure statistically and methodically sound research
Oversee and participate in program grant writing
Provide or direct the provision of data collection methods analytical techniques and dissemination of data
Conceive design and implement research efforts for the purpose of intervention policy development program planning management and evaluation

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education training and experience in research statistics health planning sociology public administration information technology or management including two (2) years in a program administrative or supervisory capacity.

Preferred candidates will also have:
o Excellent oral and written communication skills.
o The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
o Computer skills including knowledge of databases and statistical software such as SAS.
o Ability to understand interpret and clearly present and disseminate data
o Ability to manage grants contracts and data sharing agreements.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) within which this position is located is to develop and deliver services to preserve protect and promote the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Kim Haggan at (207).

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Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• WorkLife Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%95% of employeeonly premiums ($11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than fulltime.

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As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.