Position: Research Investigator 3 – PROJECT
Division: Community & Family Health, Maternal & Child Health Assessment
Location: Tumwater, Washington
Salary: $4,429 – $5,813 Monthly, DOQ (Range 61)
Recruitment #: DOH 843 – CL
There is one opening for a Research Investigator 3 within the Office of Maternal and Child Health, Maternal and Child Health Assessment section. This recruitment may be used to fill other Research Investigator 3 vacancies as they occur statewide. To learn more about the Community & Family Health, Maternal and Child Health Assessment section visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/mch/default.htm.
Agency Profile
DOH works with federal, state and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are our most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov.
Primary Duties
This position is responsible for providing oversight for the assessment and evaluation components of LAUNCH, Epilepsy, and Autism projects. Specific responsibilities include:
- Leads the evaluation team of state and local Project LAUNCH program and analytic staff.
- Designs and develops evaluation plans for LAUNCH, Epilepsy, and Autism projects.
- Conducts needs assessments and program evaluations for LAUNCH, Epilepsy, and Autism projects.
- Represents and negotiates state evaluation methods with federal cross-state evaluation to be developed.
- Works with state, local and federal partners to collect and manage data.
- Analyzes and interprets health status and health care data: Selects and utilizes appropriate analytical methods from a wide range of descriptive and inferential statistical procedures; identifies and describes the meaning and significance of analysis results to answer research questions.
- Conduct qualitative data analysis and generate reports using software such as NVIVO.
- Presents findings: Utilizes graphic, oral, statistical, w5ritten, or a combination of reporting methods to prepare and/or present results of significant research studies to non-scientific audiences, such as managers, legislators, or general public.
- Advises partners: Advises local health authorities and community partners on importance and use of data and project findings for local planning and evaluation.
- Supervises and mentors students, fellow and other staff as necessary.
Required Qualifications
· A bachelor’s degree in biological, social, behavioral or other health-related sciences AND four (4) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, nonprofit research corporation or university research center.
OR
· A Master’s degree in biological, social, behavioral or other health-related sciences AND three (3) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, nonprofit research corporation or university research center.
OR
· A PhD in biological, social, behavioral or other health-related sciences AND two (2) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, nonprofit research corporation or university research center.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree or above in a biological, social, behavioral or other health-related science.
- Two years experience in program evaluation.
- Two years experience in qualitative research methods
Conditions of Employment
- Willing and able to travel within Washington State to meet program needs which may include night, weekend, and holiday travel as well as driving your personal or state motor pool vehicle, or provide alternative transportation.
- Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week to meet critical deadlines.
- Willing and able to work in a cubicle environment, spending a significant amount of the work day at a personal computer.
Application Process
Individuals interested in applying for this position should submit the following to recruitment@doh.wa.gov. Please make reference to the recruitment number in the “Subject Line” of your E-mail submission. Application evaluation will be ongoing, and it will be to the applicant’s advantage to submit materials as soon as possible. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
1. A current DOH Job Application, and
2. A detailed letter of interest that specifically addresses the required and desired qualification, as stated above.
3. A list of five professional references. Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and if you’ve supervised other staff, subordinate.
4. Responses to the Questionnaire below.
NOTE: Electronic applications do not require a signature. When submitted electronically, you are confirming that all information is true and complete.
Questionnaire
In a separate document, please respond to the following questions. Number your responses to correspond to the questions below. Only applicants who follow directions and complete the Questionnaire in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
1. All responses and statements on this application and any other materials I have submitted to apply for this position are true and complete to the best of my knowledge; and I understand that the state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading responses are cause for rejection of this application or dismissal if employed.
YES NO
Conditions of Employment
2. Willing and able to travel within Washington State to meet program needs which may include night, weekend, and holiday travel as well as driving your personal or state motor pool vehicle, or provide alternative transportation?
YES NO
3. Are you willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week to meet critical deadlines?
YES NO
4. Are you willing and able to work in a cubicle environment, spending a significant amount of the work day at a personal computer?
YES NO
Education/Experience
5a. Do you have a bachelor’s degree in biological, social, behavioral or other health-related sciences AND four (4) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, non-profit research corporation or university research center?
YES NO
If yes, please list your degree, awarding institution, and year obtained.
Also, describe your four (4) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, non-profit research corporation or university research center. Please include your employer, position title, and month of experience for each position listed.
_____ Total Months of Experience
OR
5b. Do you have a Master’s degree in biological, social, behavioral or other health-related sciences AND three (3) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, nonprofit research corporation or university research center.
YES NO
If yes, please list your degree, awarding institution, and year obtained.
Also, describe your three (3) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, non-profit research corporation or university research center. Please include your employer, position title, and month of experience for each position listed.
_____ Total Months of Experience
OR
5c. A PhD in biological, social, behavioral or other health-related sciences AND two (2) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, nonprofit research corporation or university research center
YES NO
If yes, please list your degree, awarding institution, and year obtained.
Also, describe your two (2) or more years of experience in experimental or analytical research in a public agency, public or private research corporation, non-profit research corporation or university research center. Please include your employer, position title, and month of experience for each position listed.
_____ Total Months of Experience
6. Do you have experience leading an evaluation team?
YES NO
If yes, describe your experience leading an evaluation team. Please include your employer, position title, and months of experience for each position listed.
_____ Total Months of Experience
Note: This position is covered by an “Agency Shop” provision. Therefore as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Linda Riggle at (360) 236-4226, Linda.Riggle@doh.wa.gov, or TDD at (360) 664-3023.
