Director of Evaluation (Director of Planning and Research) - 61056468
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 61056468/174070
Agency: SCDPH
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB50
Position Number:: 61056468/174070
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,105.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Plan, direct, and execute the development and implementation of evaluation plans, performance and quality improvement systems, and strategic planning initiatives to evaluate the impact of work plan activities and performance measurements for cancer division programs, including progress and outcomes achieved by internal. and external partners. Provide direct supervision of research and planning staff. Update Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) work plans and write evaluation reports, grants, progress reports, quality improvement plans, and success stories. Participate in meetings with funders, partners, and division staff.
Design and facilitate data collection, data analysis, data visualization, and data mining for the division, providing leadership to ensure division programming is data-driven and evidence-based and that programs document achievement of expected outcomes. Work with division data staff in presenting and displaying data, utilizing current. data visualization techniques. Integrate data requirements and develop data management plans. Utilize data to ensure division programs have a health equity focus and implement mechanisms to reach disparate and at-risk populations.
Provide support to the SC Cancer Alliance, and other community partners in efforts to align program objectives and leverage resources. Assist in the development and measurement of the SC Cancer Plan objectives and initiatives. Evaluate, summarize findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for improvements. to partner efforts undertaken on behalf of the Cancer Division.
Provide training, coaching and support to division staff regarding evaluation and quality improvement efforts. Create and lead a division evaluation and quality. improvement team. Participate on bureau evaluation team meetings to assist with information sharing, data collection and collaborative evaluation efforts.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of translation science, research, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and quality improvement to include attending related training and conferences, applying new knowledge and skills to the position. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and supervisory or managerial experience in a planning, research or statistical setting.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field and two years professional experience in public health, social science or community organization work setting as a program evaluator, researcher, analyst, epidemiologist or statistician and supervisory experience or PhD and two or more years professional and supervisory experience.
Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
EEO: SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote is available after six (6) months of employment if it applies to the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and supervisory or managerial experience in a planning, research or statistical setting?
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Are you a current SC DPH or prior SC DHEC employee?
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Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $56,210 - $80,105?
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Please describe your experience conducting program monitoring and evaluation.
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Please describe your experience coordinating the collection of evaluation data and information from internal and external partners.
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Please describe your experience writing evaluation reports for state and federal funders.
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Please describe your experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 61056468/174070
Agency: SCDPH
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BB50
Position Number:: 61056468/174070
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,105.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Plan, direct, and execute the development and implementation of evaluation plans, performance and quality improvement systems, and strategic planning initiatives to evaluate the impact of work plan activities and performance measurements for cancer division programs, including progress and outcomes achieved by internal. and external partners. Provide direct supervision of research and planning staff. Update Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) work plans and write evaluation reports, grants, progress reports, quality improvement plans, and success stories. Participate in meetings with funders, partners, and division staff.
Design and facilitate data collection, data analysis, data visualization, and data mining for the division, providing leadership to ensure division programming is data-driven and evidence-based and that programs document achievement of expected outcomes. Work with division data staff in presenting and displaying data, utilizing current. data visualization techniques. Integrate data requirements and develop data management plans. Utilize data to ensure division programs have a health equity focus and implement mechanisms to reach disparate and at-risk populations.
Provide support to the SC Cancer Alliance, and other community partners in efforts to align program objectives and leverage resources. Assist in the development and measurement of the SC Cancer Plan objectives and initiatives. Evaluate, summarize findings, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for improvements. to partner efforts undertaken on behalf of the Cancer Division.
Provide training, coaching and support to division staff regarding evaluation and quality improvement efforts. Create and lead a division evaluation and quality. improvement team. Participate on bureau evaluation team meetings to assist with information sharing, data collection and collaborative evaluation efforts.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of translation science, research, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and quality improvement to include attending related training and conferences, applying new knowledge and skills to the position. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and supervisory or managerial experience in a planning, research or statistical setting.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in public health, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field and two years professional experience in public health, social science or community organization work setting as a program evaluator, researcher, analyst, epidemiologist or statistician and supervisory experience or PhD and two or more years professional and supervisory experience.
Additional Comments
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
EEO: SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote is available after six (6) months of employment if it applies to the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree and supervisory or managerial experience in a planning, research or statistical setting?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current SC DPH or prior SC DHEC employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Would you be willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $56,210 - $80,105?
- Yes
- No
04
Please describe your experience conducting program monitoring and evaluation.
05
Please describe your experience coordinating the collection of evaluation data and information from internal and external partners.
06
Please describe your experience writing evaluation reports for state and federal funders.
07
Please describe your experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
08
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
09
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
10
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position?
- State NeoGov Website (jobs.sc.gov)
- Linkedln, Twitter, Facebook
- Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
- College Job Board
- External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
- Other
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