Public Health Data Analyst

Requirements
MOS: None

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Business or Public Administration, Public Health, social sciences, or a related field and two (2) years of project data collection or statistical analysis experience; or an Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Business or Public Administration, social sciences, or related field and four (4) years of project data collection or statistical analysis experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

General Purpose
Under general supervision, prepare and develop analytic data relevant to public health trends, including quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Typical Duties
Analyze data for operational improvements. Involves: Evaluate methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, efficiency, and accuracy. Plans quality assurance and improvement ensuring departmental accuracy and efficiency with regard to public health records management. Perform and review complex data analyses. Study, track, and analyze public health data from reports and other internal data sources. Identify and evaluate patterns and trends of public health factors.

Develop strategic approaches for data quality and business analytics management. Involves: Respond to user’s requests for data information. Provide research, technical, and analytical support to divisions and programs. Evaluate, monitor, update, and maintain database systems. Develop and distribute statistical and analytical reports. Finalize data analysis; prepare final reports such as operating and statistical charts, graphs, and spreadsheets. Prepare maps, and regular, and ad hoc reports. Prepare analyses of existing conditions and make recommendations for improvement. Use and maintain history and research files.

Perform administrative and professional duties as assigned. Involves: Develop data collection methodologies and review reports and forms to determine necessary modifications. Assist divisions with developing statistical data presentations. Assist with public health response records management and outside agencies or individuals seeking statistical information for use in planning and research.

Conduct training and provide technical support. Involves: Providing technical assistance and education to multiple internal and external partners on a variety of topics including e-health, e-vital records, standards, and interoperability. Document procedures for the entry, cleaning, and quality assurance of data in policies and procedures manuals used by Public Health staff.

General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.