Salary: $37,860.00 – $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 152415
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Accountability, Data, and Research
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/1/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: BB55
Position Number:: 61128858
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range – Min.: $37,860.00
Hiring Range – Max.: $53,957.00
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina’s children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!
Job Duties:
- The Statistician II performs professional inferential and descriptive statistical work in the design, analysis and presentation of complex research and statistical studies; plans and develops research sampling, collection, analysis and presentation methods and procedures.
- Develops statistical models; develops and refines techniques for computer analysis and presentation of data.
- Designs complex research and statistical studies from the hypothesis development stage through the final analysis and presentation of findings.
- Prepares charts, tables or other graphic presentations as well as narrative reports.
- Uses inferential statistical techniques such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance and time-series analysis. Interprets existing trends in program area.
- Interprets existing trends in program area.
- Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duties/services as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree with Statistical courses and experience in statistics.
A Master’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge of inferential and descriptive statistics. Knowledge of statistical software packages. Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential statistical techniques. Ability to present information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Additional Comments
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. “See Resume” is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
DIVISION: Accountability, Data and Research / Richland County
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain.
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I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
- Yes
- No
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I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.
- Yes
- No
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I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the even I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.
- Yes
- No
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If you selected “Yes” that you are a Veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
- Yes
- No
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Please select your current academic status:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctorate
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Please provide your major(s) and give the date(s) you received your degree(s).
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Do you have three (4) years of experience in statistical or research functions?
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (Yes), please provide state agency.
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How did you hear about this job?
- State Career Website
- DSS State Recruiter/Employee
- Radio/TV/Billboard Ad
- Friend
- Other
Required Question