<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>The Statistician III performs senior level professional inferential statistical functions in the design, analysis and presentation of complex, non-routine research and statistical studies; plans and designs surveys, experimental designs and research projects. </li><li>Develops statistical models; develops and refines techniques for computer analysis and presentation of data. </li><li>Prepares charts, tables or other graphic presentations as well as narrative reports. </li><li>Designs complex research and statistical studies from the hypothesis development stage through the final analysis and presentation of findings. </li><li>Forecasts future trends for policy implementation. </li><li>Provides technical expertise to management. Serves as leader on large research projects. </li><li>Performs other job duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A Bachelor's Degree with experience in statistics.</p> <p>A Master's Degree in Math, Statistics, or other related degree preformed.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.</p> <p>Must have a valid driver's license and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer. Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and/or state meetings and training.</p> <p>If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children </li><li>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program </li></ul> <p>DIVISION: Safety and Permanency Management / Richland County</p>