Lead Data De-Identification Specialist - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

The Expert Determination Unit within the Research, Evaluation, and Data Insights Division is recruiting for a Lead Data De-Identification Specialist. Join our enthusiastic staff in a fast-paced, high profile, innovative position within the Department of State Hospitals. If you are looking for a challenging and innovative work environment in a great location, we encourage you to apply.

Under general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II in the Expert Determination Unit within the Research, Evaluation and Data Insights (REDI) Division, the Research Data Specialist II will function as the Lead Data De-Identification Specialist for all data releases, providing advisement on the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Data De-identification Policy as well as the DSH Data De-identification Guidelines (DDG). The incumbent will function as a subject matter expert on the Safe Harbor and the Expert Determination methods of de-identification. The incumbent will also act as a subject matter expert in data assessment, data extraction, and product development for DSH reports and actively participate in division projects and other assigned work efforts. The incumbent will need to utilize expert knowledge of statistical and scientific principles and methods for rendering information not individually identifiable and must have a background in mathematics, statistics, data science, or another scientific field to meet the qualifications of this role. Experience with statistical de-identification is a desirable qualification of this role. The incumbent will participate in the review of the department’s data and ensure the appropriate steps are taken according to the DSH DDG. In addition, the incumbent may represent the division at various data committee, task force and workgroup meetings. Duties require regular collaboration and coordination with executive management, DSH facility staff, Sacramento based staff, DSH legal staff and external stakeholders on data releases and current data initiatives. This function requires advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Visio, Outlook, Teams, and Word; intermediate to advanced use of programming language; intermediate to advanced use of SQL; and intermediate to advanced use of Tableau or Power BI.

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Working Conditions

• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. 

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

Supplemental Questionnaire, 2 pages maximum, single spaced, Arial font size 12

1. Please explain why you are interested in this Research Data Specialist II position and describe how your knowledge and relevant work experience qualifies you for this position.
2. What is your understanding of HIPAA privacy rule? Describe some of the key areas impacted by the HIPAA privacy rule?

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
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  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
  

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.