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Data Analyst 2 - Program Centralized Data

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Data Analyst 2 - Program Centralized Data

Salary

$35,849.00 Annually

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2025-00322E

Department

Human Services

Division

Program Centralized Data

Opening Date

09/03/2025

Closing Date

9/16/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the minimum requirements for this position. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position.

Qualified, eligible applicants will move on to the next step, an Education and Experience Review, in which points will be assigned to each applicant’s education and relevant work experience provided on their application.

We encourage all applicants to share a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment on their employment application so that we are able to accurately assess their experience. Eligible candidates will be ranked on an Eligibility List based on their total score on the Education and Experience Review.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact County of Northampton Human Resources at [email protected] 610-829-6366.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Data Analyst 2 – Program Centralized Data (PCD) position is responsible for inputting data through the use of a personal computer into various software packages, keying in all data pertaining to the Department of Human Services, and verifying the accuracy of previously processed work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports to Administrative Office II in the PCD Division.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Understanding and completing moderate to complex system procedures and documents. The work must be done in a timely and efficient manner to comply with state reporting requirements.

Works as a member of a team to maintain and process information/data into the Department of Human Services Management Information System (CareTracker), HCSIS, CAPS, SAMS and the DHS payroll system (KRONOS). However, each employee has specialized duties, which are determined by the needs of the categorical division to which you are assigned.

Operates a PC to enter data from various input documents. Documents include a variety of forms and reports received from DHS staff, contracted providers and other county offices. Input procedures are documented in assorted manuals located at each work site.

Verifies the accuracy of data to be input. Verifies data and prepares various Service Rendered Invoice documents for input. This is done by the computation and/or conversion of service units, verification of service codes, cost centers, and client numbers. This task requires close contact with DHS fiscal offices for the verification of contracted service.

Codes data or re-codes incorrect data as necessary.

Verifies the accuracy of processed work, computer reports, and other computer documents.

Acts as a troubleshooter and investigates data related and management information system problems.

Trains and assists departmental staff with on-line system query.

Participates in the training of and instructs departmental staff and other outside providers with report usage, system tables and form usage.

Assists Administrative Officer II with the responsibility for analyzing and coordinating computer related issues and data processing activities. Maintains a working relationship with other data processing personnel as well as other DHS staff.

Informs and assists employees of the changes and procedures within the computer system.

Maintains records, including the stamping, logging and filing of all data related documents which include reports, system tables and other input documents.

Verifies and distributes computer reports to all DHS office sites.

Extracts and organizes data from reports and the database for statistics and other surveys as required.

Assists MIS users with hardware related problems.

Orders and maintains supplies.

Performance evaluations include a review of the accuracy and speed with which assignments are completed.

Filing, copying, scanning, and other miscellaneous duties may be required as time permits.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE– Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the review, analysis, and control of computer processed data; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Appropriate post high school education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the practices and procedures of computer data control.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of data batching, computer input preparation, and computer output review.

Ability to read and interpret input forms and computer printouts.

Ability to maintain accurate log and control records.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: PS/GR29B

UNION STATUS: PSSU

Created July 2025

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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+ No

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Information to demonstrate your eligibility for this position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience and education). Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for this position. Please click "yes" to demonstrate that you have read and understood this information.

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Data Analyst 2 position is part of the PSSU Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $17.2351 per hour ($35,849.00 annually) and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.

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The Data Analyst 2 position is located at the Department of Human Services building in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania. Hybrid and remote work is not available. Please acknowledge 'yes' that you understand, and you are within commuting distance to work Monday through Friday in office.

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What is your highest level of education?

+ Less than High School

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or Higher

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Do you have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the review, analysis, and control of computer processed data? Note: Be sure your work history reflects this experience.

+ Yes

+ No

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