Data Analyst

Interview Type: In person only

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Engagement Type: Contract

Short Description:

Responsible in establishing a new data integration system, and in creating data dashboards for the Division of Food Protection and the Division of Environment Public Health.

Complete Description:

The incumbent is to conduct a broad and complex range of data manipulation activities to analyze the health impact of the two regulatory programs, and to initiate data-driven disease prevention strategies.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

* Manage and analyze data collected through inspections, public health investigations, and applied epidemiologic studies.

* Collect and maintain datasets on foodborne illnesses, inspection violations, environmental health violations, and other relevant public health topics.

* Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports and presentations to communicate necessary information to the division directors.

* Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings for a variety of audiences, including local health departments, health care providers, and the general public.

* Engage directly with members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events.

* Participate in writing grants and other funding proposals.

* Serve as a backup to other staff, as needed.

* Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and epidemiology and the ability to adapt and/or develop new guidelines or policies to solve problems and adjust to new requirements.

* Skill in managing large datasets, performing complex data analyses, and identifying key findings;

* Skill in preparing written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners;

* Skill in applying principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidemiologic practice

* Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service;

* Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations;

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate;

* Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines;

* Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.