Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleData Analyst 2, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

10 Ross Circle

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12601

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Data Analyst 2, G-23, position in the Division of Forensic Services (DFS), Bureau of Forensic Evaluation Research and Data Analytics (BFERDA). DFS is responsible for managing, directing, overseeing and monitoring State mental health services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system, including: individuals with mental illness who are receiving inpatient, outpatient or community based services pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) and Correction Law (CL); and sex offenders who are found to have a mental abnormality and confined to an OMH secure treatment facility, or released to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment, in accordance with Article 10 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL). BFERDA works to assist the bureaus within DFS by providing database support and development, performance evaluation data, program evaluation, and ad hoc data analysis/reports to support the Division’s mission and goals.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining databases and data systems related to forensics initiatives, as well as creating and maintaining Tableau and/or Poewer BI dashboards that analyze and display forensic data. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop Use Cases, design application requirements, assess data structures, and build database tables for all forensic applications.

Coordinate tests to ensure that business solutions are consistent with defined needs.

Develop and manage dashboards that monitor and evaluate changes in program performance data, identifying differences and proposing solutions for corrective actions.

Prepare comprehensive written reports containing analysis and interpretation of forensic data for internal and external use.

Research data sources to improve automation and efficiencies.

Gather relevant data from various sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Devise methods to analyze and identify data patterns and trends in the mental health and criminal justice data.

Conduct statistical analyses to evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes.

Provide data-driven recommendations for solutions and future actions based on the data findings.

Develop data visualizations tools, dashboards, and reports to communicate key findings and insights to stakeholders that help convey results and data trends.

Design, support, troubleshoot and code applications utilizing Microsoft Power Automate, Sharepoint, and Teams.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance data collection methods, analysis techniques, and reporting practices.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR bachelor’s degree and three years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.

A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience

Additional Comments Employment with New York State offers unmatched benefits, individual support, and career mobility for motivated individuals including: NYS pension and retirement programs; annual cost of living and performance advance increases; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Brianna Cherrier

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #XXXXX in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.