STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: STATISTICIAN I
Class Code: 8461-16
Date Established: 07-01-50
Occupational Code: 7-1-4
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To compile, organize, and tabulate
statistical data for use in the preparation of statistical reports.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Collects, compiles
and prepares raw statistical data for reporting purposes.
·
Prepares, reviews and
edits reports of statistical studies.
·
Corresponds with
agencies for the purpose of clarifying or verifying statistical information
prior to integrating data into reports.
·
Prepares responses to
inquiries from agency staff, municipalities, and the public concerning
statistical information.
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Codes statistical
data for entry into personal and mainframe computers.
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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 partial supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
assigning job duties, providing training, giving instructions and checking
work.
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 a combination of job functions
to establish facts, to draw daily operational conclusions, or to solve
practical problems. This level
also requires providing a variety of alternative solutions where only limited
standardization exists.
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: One year's 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 I 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: Knowledge of mathematical and
statistical methods. Knowledge of
sources of statistical information, methods of securing such information, and
research techniques. Working
knowledge of the media and use of graphic presentations. 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 supervise a group of employees in performing statistical and
clerical duties. Ability to
establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with fellow employees,
departmental officials 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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