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This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.What you will be doing: Are you a data person passionate about health equity? Join our Healthy and Equitable Communities team as a Research Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping health equity initiatives in Alaska. You'll ensure that our programs are backed by the most accurate, up-to-date data, helping us make informed, impactful decisions for Alaskans. We'd love to have you on board if you’re ready to make a difference through data-driven insights.Our organization, mission, and culture: The Division of Public Health’s mission is to protect and promote Alaskans' health. As a member of our team, you will contribute every day to improving the health of Alaskans and their families. The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values: Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of human, financial and environmental resources.Respect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment.Human potential- We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual and fostering strong, healthy communities.Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do.Scientific Excellence- We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.Benefits of joining our team: Join our dynamic, diverse, and high-performing team within the Division of Public Health, where your work will ensure all Alaskans have equal access to vital services. As a permanent employee of the State of Alaska, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, and leave accrual, with the added flexibility of hybrid work and adaptable schedules. This role offers the chance to apply the best health information and strategies while upholding the highest ethical standards. Be part of a team dedicated to achieving the best health outcomes for Alaskans and their communities.The working environment you can expect: Join our statewide Healthy and Equitable Communities Unit, where you'll work primarily via telework with occasional in-office days in Anchorage at the Frontier Building. This position offers the flexibility of a telework schedule while contributing to impactful initiatives like Healthy Alaskans 2030. Be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to supporting community partnerships and driving meaningful change across Alaska.Who we are looking for: To be successful in the position, the candidate will need the following core competencies. Please show details in your application about the following: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Public Health: Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including, promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and/or injury prevention, and/or detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link and search for Program Coordinator 1: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training from an accredited college or university in any field and/or progressively responsible experience assisting with planning, coordinating, and implementing administrative controls, work processes, and/or procedures for a program, project, business, or organization.Special Note: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. “Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. “Training” and “education” are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at: Aaron Acuna/Administrative Assistant 3Email: aaron.acuna@alaska.gov