What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Collection and Research Analyst/Lead position at Nebraska State Government?
The Workers' Compensation Court is looking for a Research Analyst / Lead individual to join our team.
If you are detail oriented and self-motivated, have strong analytical skills, enjoy working with data and doing research, enjoy working individually and as part of a team and can communicate effectively with others...don't wait, apply today!
Hiring Rate: $3,676 per month
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: 1221 N Street, Suite 402, Lincoln, NE
Dress Code: Business Professional Annually review SOII survey sample options for the next year’s survey. Identify and make changes to company addresses, ownership and companies no longer in business to facilitate mass mailings of SOII survey materials by the BLS contracted company.
Contact SOII survey non-respondents and explain consequences of nonresponse. Collect data by phone if possible.
Educate employers on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record keeping requirements regarding discrepancies on injury/illness summaries and missing data on SOII surveys.
Respond to questions from employers regarding OSHA reporting requirements relating to the SOII survey.
Prepare mass mailing materials following approved mail standards for mailings not conducted by BLS contract printer/mailer.
Identify erroneous summary data on completed SOII surveys (e.g., average employment, hours worked, recordable versus first aid injury/illness, days away from work, and restricted days). Contact companies and amend surveys to include new or corrected information.
Identify correct OIICS codes from injury descriptions given by employers for occupation, nature of injury, part of body, source, and event of injury using SOII procedures and manuals. Input correct OIICS codes into the SOII database. Review computer assisted OIICS codes, make corrections as necessary, and mark the case appropriately.
Complete estimate reviews on each year’s survey data using tools (manual and computer) to achieve accuracy of publication quality, meeting reliability standards set by BLS, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA).
Collect statewide occupational fatality data for CFOI from newspaper clippings, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court First Reports of Injury, death certificates, OSH 36 Form, and other sources. Initiate verbal and written inquiries to coroners, sheriffs, hospitals, and others for information regarding work related fatalities. Identify the correct OIICS code for occupation, nature, part of body, source, and event of fatal injury based on the circumstances of the fatality.
Train, assign, and monitor work performed by the part-time Data Collection and Research Analyst.
Assist the Business and Human Resources Manager in preparing the annual grant application and budget.
Analyze requests for information and determine the applicability of BLS and court confidentiality rules. Maintain the standard of confidentiality set by federal guidelines.
Submit data to the Public Information section for the annual report and updating of the court website.
Consult with the BLS and/or the court’s IT staff on problems arising with the SOII/CFOI computer system. Coordinate upgrades and/or changes as required.
Attend and represent the Court at annual BLS regional and/or national conferences and attend training sessions related to the federal OSHS grant. Travel when required.
Open, date, and sort mail received and distribute it for further processing.
Perform other duties as directed by the Business and Human Resources Manager or Court Administrator. REQUIRED:
PREFERRED: Experience with spreadsheet software and analyzing numerical data is preferred.
OTHER: Occasional travel is required. Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
If you are detail oriented and self-motivated, have strong analytical skills, enjoy working with data and doing research, enjoy working individually and as part of a team and can communicate effectively with others...don't wait, apply today!
Hiring Rate: $3,676 per month
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: 1221 N Street, Suite 402, Lincoln, NE
Dress Code: Business Professional Annually review SOII survey sample options for the next year’s survey. Identify and make changes to company addresses, ownership and companies no longer in business to facilitate mass mailings of SOII survey materials by the BLS contracted company.
Contact SOII survey non-respondents and explain consequences of nonresponse. Collect data by phone if possible.
Educate employers on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record keeping requirements regarding discrepancies on injury/illness summaries and missing data on SOII surveys.
Respond to questions from employers regarding OSHA reporting requirements relating to the SOII survey.
Prepare mass mailing materials following approved mail standards for mailings not conducted by BLS contract printer/mailer.
Identify erroneous summary data on completed SOII surveys (e.g., average employment, hours worked, recordable versus first aid injury/illness, days away from work, and restricted days). Contact companies and amend surveys to include new or corrected information.
Identify correct OIICS codes from injury descriptions given by employers for occupation, nature of injury, part of body, source, and event of injury using SOII procedures and manuals. Input correct OIICS codes into the SOII database. Review computer assisted OIICS codes, make corrections as necessary, and mark the case appropriately.
Complete estimate reviews on each year’s survey data using tools (manual and computer) to achieve accuracy of publication quality, meeting reliability standards set by BLS, and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA).
Collect statewide occupational fatality data for CFOI from newspaper clippings, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court First Reports of Injury, death certificates, OSH 36 Form, and other sources. Initiate verbal and written inquiries to coroners, sheriffs, hospitals, and others for information regarding work related fatalities. Identify the correct OIICS code for occupation, nature, part of body, source, and event of fatal injury based on the circumstances of the fatality.
Train, assign, and monitor work performed by the part-time Data Collection and Research Analyst.
Assist the Business and Human Resources Manager in preparing the annual grant application and budget.
Analyze requests for information and determine the applicability of BLS and court confidentiality rules. Maintain the standard of confidentiality set by federal guidelines.
Submit data to the Public Information section for the annual report and updating of the court website.
Consult with the BLS and/or the court’s IT staff on problems arising with the SOII/CFOI computer system. Coordinate upgrades and/or changes as required.
Attend and represent the Court at annual BLS regional and/or national conferences and attend training sessions related to the federal OSHS grant. Travel when required.
Open, date, and sort mail received and distribute it for further processing.
Perform other duties as directed by the Business and Human Resources Manager or Court Administrator. REQUIRED:
- Completion of two years of college or technical course work in data collection and analysis, or related field
- Experience in researching and evaluating data, collecting and/or verifying data from varied sources (such as phone, email or other methods);
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to enable the individual to perform the duties of the position and meet the required knowledge skills, and abilities.
PREFERRED: Experience with spreadsheet software and analyzing numerical data is preferred.
OTHER: Occasional travel is required. Knowledge of:
- related federal and state laws.
- court policies and procedures.
- the federal SOII survey and data collection process.
- the federal CFOI program and data collection process.
- the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) file.
- the OIICS coding structure.
- OSHA record keeping guidelines.
Skills in:
- the use of a computer keyboard.
- the use of spreadsheet software.
Ability to:
- create and maintain a positive working environment.
- exercise initiative and independent judgment within a broad framework of existing policies and procedures.
- make and/or implement decisions effectively in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- plan, organize, and lead the work of others.
- effectively utilize the federal and court computer systems and to implement information technology solutions, processes, and procedures.
- organize and maintain a variety of records, and prepare reports from such records.
- understand and accurately follow complex verbal and written instructions, including ability to take directions by telephone or computer (e.g., email, internet).
- communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- work on projects with only general supervision.
- plan, organize, and prioritize individual work assignments and communicate the status of assignments.
- attend to detail.
- handle multiple priorities and task assignments.
- handle interruptions.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with court and/or state personnel at all levels, and with the public.
- follow established policies and procedures.
- comply with established work schedules.
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