Tobacco Prevention and Control Data Specialist

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Comprehensive Health Planner II

Opening Date: October 23, 2024

Closing Date: November 5, 2024

Job Class Code: 5050
Grade:  (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year

Position Number: 02000-2467

Location: Augusta

This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

The Maine CDC’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Team within the Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control (TSUPC) Program is looking for a Data Coordinator to support its US CDC’s Office of Smoking and Health (OSH) grant requirement and submissions.

This position assists the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager with all day-to-day Tobacco Program data needs, including US CDC grant applications, notice of award and annual performance reporting, evaluation reporting and all other grant requirements and submissions. A well-rounded understanding of statistical concepts and data interpretation is paramount. You will serve as the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program representative at the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Steering Committees’ monthly/quarterly meetings. You will work as needed with the survey coordinators and the epidemiologists regarding the reviewing of questions and the development of factsheets. You will be responsible for monitoring and submitting performance measures for all tobacco program components as well as replying to any internal and external data inquires that the tobacco prevention and control program may receive.

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Tobacco Prevention and Control team, your core responsibilities will include:
•    Assist the Tobacco Program Manager with data tracking, analysis, communication and findings.
•    Collaborate with the prevention services evaluation contracted provider to maintain a comprehensive surveillance and evaluation plan for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.
•    Participate in Tobacco Prevention and Control meetings and in developing, maintaining and tracking progress of the strategic plan and ensuring alignment of program activities. 
•    Review and analyze Tobacco Prevention and Control contracted providers’ monthly reports.
•    Monitor and share monthly data with the Executive Management Team on utilization of Maine Quitlink services by MaineCare beneficiaries.
•    Plan and facilitate the e-cigarette workgroup and other workgroups as assigned.
•    Provide support for evaluation activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred candidates will also have:
•    Experience working within tobacco prevention or control.
•    An understanding of the US CDC tobacco prevention and control framework.
•    Experience working on federal grants.
•    Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods.
•    Ability to interpret surveillance and evaluation findings.
•    Knowledge and experience of working with Tableau and/or Power BI software
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Familiarity with SAS, SPSS, R, STATA, or other statistical software
•    The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disord