STATISTICIAN 2

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Department of Corrections, seeks a Statistician 2 for the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City to assist in survey design, data collection, and routine analysis. You will compile data into tables and graphs for reports and publish ad hoc analyses for management use.

Responsibilities include maintaining databases, verifying data against statistical parameters, and producing narrative summaries for publications, under general supervision at the journey level.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with major coursework in economics, mathematics, statistics or related field and 1 year paraprofessional data work.
• High school diploma plus 2 years paraprofessional data preparation and analysis experience.
• Alternative: 1 year of experience as Statistician I in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather statistical data by assisting in preparing, distributing and reviewing survey forms and questionnaires and/or contacting sources to obtain necessary information.
• Compile, edit, compute and perform routine analysis of collected data such as verifying its consistency with previously submitted information or to determine if it falls within established statistical parameters.
• Review survey results from other sources.
• Create summary tables, charts graphs and simple narrative text of compiled data for incorporation into reports or publications.
• Maintain databases by inputting information gathered and generate ad hoc reports for use by professional and/or management staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept at the journey level.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data handling

Education

Associate's degree in economics/math/statistics

High school diploma + 2 years paraprofessional data experience

1 year Statistician I in Nevada State service

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Pivot tables

Database software

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Statistician 2 for the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. This position will be a part of the Offender Management Division, incumbents will assist in preparing, distributing, and reviewing survey forms/questionnaires and contacting sources for data. They will be performing duties such as compiling, editing, computing, and performing routine analysis of collected data, verifying consistency with prior submissions and checking against statistical parameters; reviewing survey results from other sources; creating summary tables, charts, graphs, and narrative text for reports or publications; maintaining databases, inputting gathered information, and generating ad hoc reports for professional or management use.

Statisticians gather statistical and other data and perform routine analysis and computations; compile reports and prepare charts, graphs, maps and diagrams to display the data and analysis.

Essential Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in economics, mathematics, statistics or closely related field and one year of paraprofessional experience assisting in the preparation, collection and analysis of data; and preparing visual displays using computer software; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of paraprofessional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Statistician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

• Gather statistical data by assisting in preparing, distributing and reviewing survey forms and questionnaires and/or contacting sources to obtain necessary information.
• Compile, edit, compute and perform routine analysis of collected data such as verifying its consistency with previously submitted information or to determine if it falls within established statistical parameters.
• Review survey results from other sources.
• Create summary tables, charts graphs and simple narrative text of compiled data for incorporation into reports or publications.
• Maintain databases by inputting information gathered and generate ad hoc reports for use by professional and/or management staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept at the journey level.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: database software; statistical methods and techniques; data collection and analysis; graphic, pictorial and tabular presentations.

Ability to: perform statistical computations such as sum, average and counts using spreadsheets and pivot tables to generate statistically accurate generalizations; draw survey samples according to established principles and methodology; compose routine business reports; review data for accuracy.

Skill in: statistical analysis

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255