Social Research Assistant I (Temporary) (Durham)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Social Research Assistant I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. 

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 
 

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 
 
This temporary position is located at 65 Moore Drive, Durham NC - Durham County with the Department of Health and Human Services.   

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.  

Management Preferences:  

The RESP-Net Social Research Assistant Position is in the Communicable Disease Branch (CDB) at the North Carolina Division of Public Health.

This position will work within the Respiratory Disease Surveillance program and with partners at CDC and CSTE to conduct a population-based hospitalization surveillance project for influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19.

This position will provide part-time support for the programs’ surveillance via prompt and accurate case reporting and vaccine verification to appropriate North Carolina and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) public health officials.

This position will work collaboratively with Respiratory Disease team and RESP-NET epidemiologists.

The duties of this position are as follows:

• Ensure that reports received from North Carolina Public Health Epidemiologist Network (PHEs) in RESP-NET are complete and accurate.
• Ensure routine reporting of cases to the CDC. Provide vaccine verification services including matching cases with the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR) and contacting patients, pharmacies, and providers as needed.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to discuss sensitive and confidential problems with local health officials, physicians, and members of the public.
• Ensure that all services are performed in a prompt, efficient, confidential, and courteous manner.
• Plan and schedule meetings with internal and external partners for staff meetings, consultations, huddles, and other meetings necessary.
• Required to have secure, encrypted Wi-Fi with adequate speed for remote work. Experience with REDCap.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, sociology, economics, psychology or related to work performed from an appropriately accredited institution; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience involving collecting, interpreting, and reporting of statistical or social or economic data; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Kimberly Scott

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]