Job Description

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.

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