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THE POSITION
Washington County Public Health Division is in search of an Injury Data Analyst to join our Research, Analytics, Informatics and Data (RAID) program! The RAID program is the public health science unit within the Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) providing ongoing epidemiological and research support to the Public Health Division and HHS.
About The Position
* This opportunity is a full-time Limited Duration position anticipated to last through 6/30/2025. *
In this position, you will handle public health data regarding injuries which pertain to the distribution and determinants of injuries and deaths in specified populations with an equity lens. This may include overdose, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Medical Examiner, Prescription Drug Monitoring data, suicide surveillance data, and many others. You will also perform complex technical and analytical work in the design and creation of data pipelines and reports in order to extract, mine, improve, and summarize data.
This position is eligible for up to five (5) days per week remote work; however, the incumbent must reside within the state of Oregon or Washington and be able to report to the office in Hillsboro, Oregon for a minimum of 8 hours per month and as needed.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate has strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. They are well-equipped to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential in this role. Possession of experience in data extraction, quality improvement, analysis, and visualization, and prior experience in local/state/Tribal public health in injury datasets is preferred.
This application requires submission of a Resume for review. However, your resume will not substitute the requirement to fully complete the official application including education and work experience sections to be considered for this position.
To learn more about the division, please use this link: Public Health
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
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Essential Job Duties
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review full information of this classification, please use this link: Data Analyst .
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Sociology, or a related analytic degree; AND Two (2) years of work experience in programming or a related field that included performing analysis, statistical evaluation, database design, maintenance, administration, and statistical reporting.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses if applicable. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our Commitment To You
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Steps Of The Process
- Apply today! In addition to a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be conducted depending on the number of applications.
- Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
- Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Veterans’ Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans’ Preference Points .
Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
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