Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)
About The Position
The Hourly Project Assistant II will support efforts to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of data reported to the national database used by gun shop owners to prevent the sale of firearms and explosives to individuals who have had an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in New York State. The incumbent will perform data analysis on NYS facility data found in the National Instant Criminal background check System (NICS) database combined with discharge data from the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) to better understand reporting errors. Using the information gleaned from the data analysis, the incumbent will identify facilities that may have delayed reporting. The incumbent will assist staff in reviewing and analyzing data analysis on NYS facility data found in the National Instant Criminal background check System (NICS) database combined with discharge data from the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) to better understand reporting errors. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program, and the purpose is to help strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. The NYS Department of Health, in conjunction with Health Research, Inc., are committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree, certificate, or training program in public health, health sciences, biology, environmental health, epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, data science, social sciences, health policy, or a closely related field.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- Data analysis experience including use of Microsoft Excel, SAS, Python or R.
- Experience with SQL coding.
- Experience with relational databases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing reports and delivering presentations
Responsibilities
- Support efforts to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of data reported to the national database
- Perform data analysis on NYS facility data found in the National Instant Criminal background check System (NICS) database combined with discharge data from the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) to better understand reporting errors
- Identify facilities that may have delayed reporting
- Assist staff in reviewing and analyzing data analysis on NYS facility data found in the National Instant Criminal background check System (NICS) database combined with discharge data from the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) to better understand reporting errors
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
- Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
- Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
- Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
- Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
- Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
