STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: STATISTICIAN II
Class Code: 8462-19
Date Established: 07-01-50
Occupational Code: 7-1-4
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To analyze and present statistical data
and to assist in the planning and development of statistical projects.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Plans and supervises
staff operations involved in the collection, tabulating, editing, and analysis
of statistical data.
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Conducts research
studies for the development of fiscal or legislative recommendations.
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Compiles statistical
data and develops statistical projects and supporting material for use by
appointing authority for overall planning of agency operations.
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Assists in the
planning and development of statistical projects for use in monitoring
operations, including using a computer to analyze calculations and trends.
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Coordinates data
processing activities for statistical research projects, including creating
data bases, selecting appropriate software for study purposes, and applying
software, managing quality control activities to insure validity of data.
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Develops statistical
charts, graphs and other visual material for public presentation.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in developing formats
and procedures for special applications OR in investigating and reviewing the
use of equipment and data for a specialized function.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific
understanding to analyze problems of a specialized or professional nature in a
particular field.
Impact: Requires responsibility for contributing
to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by facilitating the direct provision of
services to the public or other state agencies. Errors at this level result in inaccurate reports or invalid
test results and require significant investment of time and resources to
detect.
Supervision: Requires direct supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for accuracy, performance
appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position vacancies.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions under good conditions in a safe working environment.
Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work, including
continuous sitting or occasional standing and walking.
Communication: Requires explaining facts, interpreting
situations, or advising individuals of alternative or appropriate courses of
action. This level also requires
interviewing or eliciting information from state employees or members of the
general public.
Complexity: Requires coordinating a combination of
diverse job functions in order to integrate professional and technical agency
goals. This level also requires
considerable judgment to implement a sequence of operations or actions.
Independent Action: Requires a range of choice in applying
a number of technical or administrative policies under general direction and in
making routine decisions or in recommending modifications in work procedures
for approval by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized
college or university with major study in statistics, economics or mathematics
including at least six credit hours in statistical theory. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Two years' experience involving the
collection and analysis of statistical data and the preparation of statistical
reports. Each additional year of
approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal
education.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
For appointment
consideration, Statistician II applicants must successfully participate in a
structured interview measuring possession of knowledge, skills and abilities
identified as necessary for satisfactory job performance by this class
specification. The structured
interview is developed and administered, according to Division of Personnel
guidelines, by representatives of the state agency in which the vacancy exists.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of mathematical and
statistical methods. Extensive
knowledge of research techniques and of sources of statistical information. Extensive knowledge of the media and
use of graphic presentation.
Working knowledge of electronic data processing and office equipment
used in performing statistical operations. Ability to plan and outline statistical procedures used in
compilation of data. Ability to
analyze and interpret statistical data and to present analyses and conclusions
with clarity and precision in written and graphic form. Ability to supervise a group of
employees in statistical and clerical duties. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships
with state officials, fellow employees and the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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