State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Safety
Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS
98 Smokey Bear Blvd
Concord NH 03301
Public Safety Informatics Specialist
(Program Specialist III)
Position #40700
$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS has a full-time vacancy for a Public Safety Informatics Specialist (Program Specialist III), SOC Title 13-1110 MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS-2. This position has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.
Summary:
Coordinate and conduct data querying, extraction, integration, and analysis to support informatics workflows and the development of evidence‑based reports, policies, procedures, regulations, and system performance enhancements within public‑safety and epidemiologic domains. Provide technical expertise and operational support to local, state, and federal partners.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in business, administration, data analysis, healthcare, public health, emergency management, statistics, informatics, epidemiology or program evaluation or related field.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license.
Other Requirements: Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
Trainee Option: Not applicable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in public safety or a healthcare field, including certification by the National Registry of EMTs or nursing or health informatics.
Thorough understanding of how data is stored, structured, and queried in relational databases and its uses in informatics
Working knowledge of Power BI, R, or other formal data query tools, including connecting to data sources, building data models, designing dashboards and visual reports.
Experience working with public safety (Fire/EMS), medical codes (ICD-10, SNOMED or RxNorm) or other large, complex operational datasets
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: One year of in-office work required prior to eligibility to apply for partial weekly remote work schedule. Remote work location, if approved, must be located in New Hampshire.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria:
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria:
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
Conducts data analytics using statistical methods, including designing search queries and extracting, cleaning, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data. Presents findings through written reports, dashboards, and oral presentations to support decision-making and operational needs.
Develops, with direction from Division leadership, performance metrics, dashboards, visualizations, key performance indicators, and analytical products that support Division operations, strategic planning, program evaluation, and the communication of complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Identifies data quality issues and works with internal and external stakeholders to recommend and, after approval, implement corrective actions and process improvements.
Supports Division/Department data projects and improving data quality through collection, review, and researching data, policies, plans, and laws.
Configures, reviews, and manages data collection system validations, reports, data displays, data dictionaries, and other system functions to ensure data integrity and operational effectiveness.
Provides technical support to users and local administrators using the Division’s Records Management System to include data collection, reporting, data quality, account management (passwords and permission, etc.), user and group setup, and creating specific reports.
Develops and presents formal presentations relevant to program responsibilities, explaining data analysis findings and relevant federal and state regulations, to various stakeholders in support of facilitating changes to statewide protocols, policies or rules.
Provides telephone, virtual, and on-site training and technical assistance on system functionality and reporting capabilities for staff, users and local administrators.
Adheres to all state and federal privacy rules related to protection of personal information, educational records, and system security.
For further information please contact Richard Cooper, Captain, at richard.l.cooper@dos.nh.gov or 603-451-8585.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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