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NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua SALARY: $77,875.20 - $124,779.20 Annually Associates degree in fire science, emergency medical services, or a directly related field and four years experience as a Paramedic and four years as a Florida Minimum Standards Firefighter, of which three years must have been at the District Chief level; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and criminal history background check are required prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided: 1. Current Fire Officer I (NFPA-1021) dated before November 18, 2013 or State of Florida Fire Officer II dated on or after November 18, 2013. 2. Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. 3. Current State of Florida Paramedic certificate. 4. Current designation as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support provider.  5. A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy # 6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If in the past 24-month period, the record shows more than 3 moving traffic violations, and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  6. Successful applicants must meet all requirements for Drivers as listed in Florida Statutes 401.281. Upon appointment to position, the following must be completed and maintained as a condition of employment:   Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, International Trauma or Basic Trauma Life Support certification must be obtained within the first twelve months of employment. Certification by the Alachua County Medical Director within 30 days of employment. Must possess or complete a certified minimum 16-hour driving course within 30 days of employment.   NOTE: EXTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ADDITIONALLY PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: 1)  A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products. Click this link to retrieve the document. THIS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS WELL AS ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION LISTED ABOVE.       Position Summary: This is responsible supervisory, technical and administrative work in planning and directing the Operations Division of the County's Fire Rescue Department. This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.   An employee assigned to this classification directs the administrative and operational functions of the department including formulating and implementing policies and procedures, allocating and monitoring resources, responding to fire and medical emergencies, and supervising and evaluating staff. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of the results obtained.  Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Responsible for the short and long range planning for the efficient delivery of emergency medical and fire services of the Department. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Responds to medical and fire related incidents. Initiates command procedures in compliance with the Department's Incident Command System.  Maintains a close working relationship with other Fire/Rescue/EMS professionals to ensure a coordinated and efficient delivery of services is provided. Develops, maintains, and monitors a training and quality assurance system that includes Medical Director supervision and complies with state requirements. Evaluates effectiveness of patient care delivered and compares patient outcomes with national standards. Makes recommendations and formulates departmental standard operating procedures. Makes recommendations for the specifications and selection of equipment and vehicles. Maintains accurate records, logs and files, and prepares reports as required. Makes recommendations involving the Operations budget; monitors and makes recommendations for expenditures. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.  NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to operations of community emergency agencies. Considerable knowledge of current emergency medical and fire services principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of emergency scene management and basic fire ground activities. Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of administration and organization including general budgeting, accounting, and personnel techniques and management principles and practices. Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff, develop capable staff, enforce disciplinary procedures, coach and counsel staff, and effectively appraise employees' work performance. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda. Ability to develop efficient policies and procedures. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with assisting agencies, civic groups, fire and medical professionals, and the general public. Ability to analyze and evaluate program activities and procedures. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat (non-weather); work with explosives; risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL 6th Grade Science and Math Teacher   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Middle School science and math teacher in the Middle School, to begin in August of 2019. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with experience in teaching middle school age students in math and one or more degrees in science. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach four sections of 6th Grade science Teach one section of 6th Grade pre-algebra Serve as an advisor to a group of students Make science and math meaningful and relevant by inspiring students Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the science department Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work Perform additional duties, such as leading a club and chaperoning events, as needed Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school by advising a club, chaperoning events, and attending student activities In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills An interest in and openness to professional growth and development A demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to the contact person listed below.  In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Nasrin Farahmand Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Director 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 nfarahmand@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Fabrication Lab Innovator and Collaborator   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is seeking an experienced Fabrication educator to oversee its Fabrication Lab and engage students and faculty in real-world problem solving beginning August 15th, 2019. The Fabrication Lab Innovator and Collaborator is a full-time position and will be responsible for supporting the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership’s mission statement and core skills through integration with Brentwood School’s K-12 academic and extracurricular programming.  This individual should possess a love for working with children alongside a deep knowledge of design thinking, 2D & 3D design, STEAM, building, project-based learning, and tinkering. The Fabrication Innovator and Collaborator will report to the Director of the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Train, guide, and supervise students as they utilize the Fabrication Lab’s resources during the school day and afterschool, including students engaging in independent projects Develop and showcase to Brentwood faculty models of how to integrate the Fabrication Lab into the K-12 curriculum; provide support and guidance to teachers for ongoing projects and courses connected to the Fabrication Lab Provide daily supervision of the Fabrication Lab and develop safety protocols so that access is limited to qualified students Develop and teach K-12 courses and programming that utilize the Fabrication Lab’s resources and align with the BCIL mission and skills Plan and implement special programs such as maker challenges and guest speakers that bring the Brentwood community into the Fabrication Lab and connect community partners to the Fabrication Lab Collaborate with the Summer Director to develop courses and programming that utilize the Fabrication Lab Maintain the Fabrication Lab, including scheduling, inventory, budgeting, room setup, equipment maintenance and updating (software and hardware) Facilitate connections with other maker communities and community partners to promote collaborative opportunities and increased awareness of the BCIL Develop a scope and sequence for K-12 programming related to the Fabrication Lab Develop criteria and participate in the evaluation of projects created in the Fabrication Lab and tie this criteria to the mission and skills of the BCIL Develop opportunities for student leadership connected with the Fabrication Lab Pursue ongoing professional development in the fields of fabrication, pedagogy, and technology Attend collaborative meetings for the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership and participate on Committees Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school   In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualities: An undergraduate degree in a STEM-related field; an advanced degree is preferred Experience in an educational makerspace environment Classroom teaching experience and strong classroom management skills Strong collaboration and cross-cultural competency An interest in and openness to professional development Commitment to equity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility   Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school and the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership may be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.   Ericka Taylor Administrative Assistant to the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership and Equity & Inclusion 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 etaylor@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Physics and Engineering Teacher   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Upper School science teacher, to begin in August of 2019. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with strong experience in teaching high school age students and one or more degrees in science. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach three sections of conceptual physics to 9th Grade students and an engineering elective to 11th and 12th Grade students Serve as an advisor to a group of students Make physics meaningful and relevant by inspiring students Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the science department Utilize educational technology throughout instruction and course work Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school by advising a club, chaperoning events, and attending student activities In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills and cultural competency An interest in and openness to professional growth and development Commitment to diversity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Corisa Moreno Upper School Administrative Assistant 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 CMoreno@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Math Teacher Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Upper School math teacher to begin in August of 2019. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with experience in teaching high school age students and one or more degrees in math. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach four sections of Upper School mathematics Serve as an advisor to a group of students Make math meaningful and relevant by inspiring students Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the math department Utilize educational technology throughout instruction and course work Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view Perform additional duties and participate in the life of the school by advising a club, chaperoning events, and attending student activities In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills and cross-cultural competency An interest in and openness to professional growth and development Commitment to diversity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Corisa Moreno Upper School Administrative Assistant 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 CMoreno@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Biology Teacher- Summer 2019 Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for an Upper School Biology Teacher for summer 2019. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter high schools, or colleges, with experience in teac hing high-school aged students and with one or more degrees in biology. It is expected that a successful candidate would: ● Teach Upper School Biology, a rigorous year-long credit course, during our six-week summer program ● Make science meaningful and relevan t to the larger school community ● Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and faculty/staff as necessary ● Plan curriculum in conjunction with other members of the Science Department ● Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course w ork In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: ● Commitment to diversity and inclusion ● Strong collaboration skills ● A sense of humor, warmth of personality, energy, and an appreciation of high-school aged students ● An interest an d openness to professional development ● Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com .   Please submit your letter of interest and résumé to: Kristen Letchworth Summer Programs Director 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax: 310-476-5844 KLetchworth@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School Part Time Physics Arts Teacher – Long Term Substitute   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a part-time Upper School physics teacher to begin immediately and teach through the remainder of the 2018-2019 academic year. This is a 40-60% part time position, depending on the candidate’s availability. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with strong experience in teaching high school age students and one or more degrees in science. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach two or three sections of Upper School conceptual physics to 9th Grade students Make physics meaningful and relevant by inspiring students Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the science department Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work Perform additional duties, such as lunchtime supervision, as needed   In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills An interest in and openness to professional growth and development Commitment to diversity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Corisa Moreno Upper School Administrative Assistant 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 CMoreno@bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Middle School S ixth Grade Teacher Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a Sixth Grade teacher beginning in August , 2019 .  We are seeking individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with prior experience in and a passion for teaching lower school students. A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required , however a master’s degree is preferred .  In addition to the attributes and qualities below, an ideal candidate for this position would possess a passion and enthusiasm for mathematics. It is expected that a successful candidate would: • Support the school’s educational mission by challenging, engaging, and nurturing students • Demonstrate an understanding of thematic learning • Have experience working in a collaborative grade level team • Create lessons and projects that are inclusive of the diversity and multiculturalism in our community • Have a successful track record and proven ability in the instruction of upper elementary mathematics • Communicate effectively In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: • Strong collaboration skills • An interest in and openness to professional growth and development • A commitment to diversity and inclusion • A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy • Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a lett er of interest and a resume to: Nasrin Farahmand Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Director 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 nfarahmand @bwscampus.com

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning. BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Middle School Math Teacher   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Middle School math teacher , to begin in August of 201 9 . We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with experience in teaching middle school age students and one or more degrees in math . It is expected that a successful candidate would: • Teach four sections of Middle S chool math •  Serve as an advisor to a group of students • Make math meaningful and relevant by inspiring students • Communicate with students and parents as necessary • Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the math d epartment • Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work • Perform additional duties, such as leading a club and chaperoning events, as needed. In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: • Strong collaboration skills • An interest in and openness to professional growth and development • A commitment to diversity and inclusion • A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy • Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a lett er of interest and a resume to: Nasrin Farahmand Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Director 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 nfarahmand @bwscampus.com

CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley, LLC (CHBWV) is an environmental management company under contract to the Department of Energy (DOE) whose mission is to decommission a former nuclear fuel reprocessing facility. CHBWV is located 35 miles south of Buffalo, New York, close to excellent ski resorts, boating, and fishing on Lakes Erie, Ontario and Chautauqua. To apply for this position go to:  http://www.chbwv.com Job Summary: Industrial Hygienist will assist with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, prevention and control of those environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers.   Education & Experience:                                                                                     BA/BS in Industrial Hygiene, engineering, chemistry, physics or other related science/engineering area required plus a minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience or the recognized equivalent.   Licenses/Certifications: 2 positions open:  One position requires the person to be a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Duties:  Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations. Adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives. Identifies potential safety hazards by investigating adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting and other conditions which may affect employee health, comfort of efficiency. Eliminates or minimizes hazardous situations by conducting evaluations of exposure to noise, lead, asbestos, and recommending measures to ensure maximum employee protection. Promotes a safe work environment by collaborating with CHBWV Safety group, Radiation & Industrial Safety Manager, Site Occupational Medical Director and other Industrial Hygienists to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and equipment. Prepares reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, recommendations for control and correction of hazards. Guides and promotes a safe work environment by participating in educational meetings to instruct employees in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of accidents. Conducts assessments of various areas of the Industrial Health program. Assist department manager in identifying and implementing areas of improvement and programmatic corrective actions. Regular attendance is required. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.   Other Requirements: Must possess complete knowledge and understanding of industrial hygiene theories, principles, techniques, and policies and to apply these theories and techniques to successfully complete a wide variety of complex assignments. Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems. Receives assignments in terms of required objectives, establishes own priorities and guidelines and follows broadly defined procedures. Must be able to make decisions within established guidelines, exercise initiative in completing recurring assignments independently and determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues. Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside or outside of the organization, and senior management. May be required to make presentations to employees, managers, senior managers and/or others. We are an EEO Employer Drug Free workplace U.S. Citizenship is required for employment This Organization Participates in E-Verify Relocation May be Authorized

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Substitute Upper School Biology Teacher   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Upper School Biology Teacher for a maternity leave beginning October, 2018 through June 2019. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter high schools, or college, with experience in teaching high school age students and one or more degrees in biology. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach two classes of Honors Biology and two classes of regular biology Make science meaningful and relevant to the larger school community Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan curriculum in conjunction with other members of the Science Department Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work Perform additional duties, such as lunch supervision, as needed In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Commitment to diversity and inclusion An interest and openness to professional development Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Corisa Moreno Upper School Administrative Assistant 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 c moreno @bwscampus.com

Character Lab is looking for a Director of Research to help facilitate the work of the top tier scientists we partner with, as well as improve the systems and procedures that touch upon all aspects of our Research Network. The Director of Research will work primarily on the   Character Lab Research Network   (CLRN) where they will liaise between top tier scientists and a fast growing network of school partners to facilitate a variety of research projects that provide teachers and students with tools and resources for character development. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Sean Talamas, as well as collaborating with other Directors, this individual will come into a role where they can combine their passion for research and education with their skills in project management and communication. We are looking for an individual who has hands-on experience with research and understands its demands. Juggling multiple projects at once, the right candidate embraces time management, can spot areas to improve process inefficiencies, and will thrive within our small and dynamic team. Key Responsibilities Facilitating the work of top tier scientists Liaise with our Education Manager, who manages our school partnerships and data teams, as needed Creating operational procedures for: Data management Power analysis Evaluation of study proposals Pre-registration on the Open Science Framework Manage and promote CLRN’s visibility in academic and research spaces Develop strategic partnerships in the service of forming a scientific advisory council to inform our research practices Proactively identify capabilities and opportunities for alternative types of data collection (e.g. big data, longitudinal studies) Conduct internal studies, including but not limited to A/B testing different platforms, beta testing new features, or studying the impact of CLRN on the future of character research Manage and delegate tasks to our research associate Occasional travel (once every other month) Qualifications 5-7 years of relevant experience in research execution and evaluation Master’s degree required; PhD in psychology or related field preferred Fluent understanding of scientific best practices and advances in open science efforts Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills Comfortable working with multiple collaborators and thinking strategically about system improvements across many projects and partnerships simultaneously Experience with educational or school-based research preferred Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, as necessary Some light to medium level of manual labor (e.g., preparing mailings, moving boxes of materials, etc.)

Position Summary The Data Senior Specialist, Newborn Screening Technical assistance and Evaluation Program is responsible for data related activities pertaining to the Newborn Screening Technical assistance and Evaluation Program (NewSTEPs). NewSTEPs is a national newborn screening project designed to provide data, technical assistance, and training to newborn screening programs across the country and assist states with quality improvement initiatives. The Data Senior Specialist will provide technical assistance and support, facilitate data collection efforts and database administration, ensure security and confidentiality of the NewSTEPs data repository, develop reports, perform data analysis and interact with state newborn screening programs and newborn screening laboratory information management system vendors. The Data Senior Specialist, Newborn Screening Technical assistance and Evaluation Program reports to the Data Manager, NewSTEPs. Duties & Responsibilities Database Administration and Maintenance Facilitates database administration, security and maintenance of the NewSTEPs data repository in conjunction with the NewSTEPs data repository vendor and NewSTEPs Manager. Supports database users with their user accounts and responds to user inquiries about access and user roles, passwords. Supports the NewSTEPs Manager to identify and monitor the needs of state newborn screening programs and stakeholders and prioritize requested data repository changes. Works with NewSTEPs data repository vendor to coordinate software updates and changes; reviews and tests each new release.   Health Information Technology   Works with Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and follow-up data systems within health departments and information management system vendors to design automated tools and SQL queries for the extraction of data, transformation of data and necessary calculations to generate national newborn screening data. Utilizes the automated tools and queries to populate the NewSTEPs data repository data import files. Supports newborn screening programs with data transfers/ data entry into the NewSTEPs data repository. Assists with a monitoring and tracking system to capture challenges and barriers to data collection, as well as solutions. Supports state NBS programs in identifying information technology tools and resources to enhance work flows and other technical issues to improve quality e.g., use of guidelines for electronic messaging for reporting NBS results in a timely manner. Participates in the NBS Health Information Technology (HIT) workgroup and HIT User groups.     Data Visualization and Data Sharing/Utilization Utilizes Tableau software or similar visualization tools to develop dashboards, improve existing dashboards, manage users, embed dashboards to websites, etc. Performs data queries to support the NewSTEPs Data Review Workgroup to respond to requests for information by NBS programs, public health partners and stakeholders pertaining to the data repository system. Supports NewSTEPs data team with quality improvement projects and data-driven outcome assessments as they relate to newborn screening. Data Analysis and Report Writing Assesses the quality of data through data cleaning and analysis, user feedback, and input from key stakeholders. Summarizes data, identifies trends, and produces reports for newborn screening programs, including descriptive statistics, and performance measures at the state, regional and national level as they relate to quality improvement Supports team members in preparing data related sections of annual, committee and cooperative agreement reports.   Team Collaboration and Administrative Support   Provides assistance in administrative and organizational support for various workgroups as needed. Participates in and/or presents at relevant national meetings to showcase NewSTEPs activities and further strengthen relationships with relevant federal, state and other key partners. Employment Standards- Education and Experience This position requires a responsive, committed individual who recognizes the impact of the work on the organization as a whole.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, statistics, health informatics, mathematics with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or related area or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, statistics, health informatics, mathematics or related area with 4-5 years’ experience. Required skills: 2-3 years of hands on experience with SQL, statistical software packages, database management, working in a Windows operating system and programming in excel. Desired skills: knowledge of ORACLE, MS SQL, postgreSQL, laboratory or clinical information management systems, Tableau Software or R. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and organizational skills. Ability to be highly organized. Team Player with a positive attitude! Keen sense of confidentiality. Capable of working under deadlines. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to outdoor weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment may vary from light to moderate depending on the location. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is required to sit for long periods at a time; type using a computer keyboard; visually read information off of a computer monitor; talk, hear, and orally communicate information over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Criteria for Evaluation Performance evaluation will be based on the abilities in meeting the criteria outlined herein. Reports To Data Manager, NewSTEPs Position Description Status The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Association of Public Health Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.