Statistician II - Anticipated Vacancy
Statistician II - Anticipated Vacancy
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Job Description
Department of Labor
Job Class Code: 0412
Grade: 19/Professional & Technical
Salary: $19.84-$27.49/Hour
Location: Augusta
Opening Date: June 27 2025
Closing Date: July 14 2025
This is a professional services position with the Maine Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Standards which performs work assisting data collection for two of our survey programs. The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) is conducted with the help of our federal partners to compile injury and illness rates for Maine industries. The Construction Wage Survey (CWS) gathers employee payroll information from Maines construction industry to generate prevailing wage rates.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Assisting with data collection that the Division is responsible for including the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) and the Construction Wage Survey (CWS) by monitoring incoming data and assisting respondents unable to submit their data
- Verifying contact information for establishments chosen to participate in the SOII and CWS surveys.
- Contacting respondents from SOII and CWS surveys to retrieve missing data and correct inaccurately submitted data.
- Administering the SafetyWorks! Training Evaluation Database.
- Conducting educational outreach to Maine businesses on OSHA Recording and Reporting requirements for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.
- Performing analysis of data collected in support of Bureau operations.
- Summarizing findings and organizing reports on state injury rates and hourly compensation in the construction industry.
- Annual travel to both state and national conferences is required.
Skills or knowledge required:
- Knowledge of statistical methods.
- Knowledge of research methods practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of equipment used in performing statistical operations.
- Knowledge of data visualization.
- Ability to analyze statistical data.
- Ability to clearly present conclusions in written or graphic form.
- Ability to use standardized computer programs and equipment specifically Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work independently and to manage competing priorities to achieve deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate statistical information and concepts to individuals and groups.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of protected and sensitive information.
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree and one (1) year experience in the analysis and presentation of statistical data. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
- Experience using coding systems such as IDC-10.
- Certifications with Microsoft Excel or an equivalent tabular data formatting program.
- Experience using Power BI Yellowfin Tableau or other business analytics software.
- Presented statistical information and concepts to both the general public and professional audiences.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Victor Melendy (207) 623-790
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
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:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only 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) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive 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 for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
