Oral Health Planning and Research Associate I

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

5d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine CDC’s Oral Health Program is seeking a Planning and Research Associate I to join our team. This position will work under the direction of the Program Manager to provide data support, contract development and oversight, as needed, and support Maine CDC’s oral health priorities in its response to the impact of COVID 19 on the oral health status of Maine people. Providing data collection and analysis is critical for the program and Maine CDC to fully understand the impacts of COVID 19, as well as the successes of its response activities. You will also: As a key member of the Oral Health Program team, your core responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of the principles of research and planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting public health research, evaluation, or program planning, including data collection, analysis, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, manage timelines, and work effectively with data systems, analytic tools, and standard office software.
• Ability to build and sustain working collaborative relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders, such as oral health providers, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and other state and government agencies to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of oral health programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments in the collecting, analyzing, and presentation of data for policy development, planning, and regulatory activities.
• Respond to technical requests for data and information from the Bureau of Health, Maine CDC, other state agencies, and the federal government by identifying and compiling relevant data for specific areas in need of oral health care services.
• Produce core reports and coordinate specific data analyses by applying knowledge of statistical methods in order to promote effective planning while maintaining ongoing data collection projects necessary for programmatic and policy development needs.
• Provide technical assistance to communities, oral health care providers, and oral health care facilities.
• Establish and maintain supportive working relationships with other agencies within the Department, other departments, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Design, coordinate, and produce graphic displays in order to provide quantitative information for use in planning, policy development, and management of programs while ensuring adherence to federal requirements.
• Work with Program Manager on budgetary needs, federal grant funding opportunities, and contract management.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees