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.

* This opportunity is a full-time Limited Duration position anticipated to last through 12/31/2023. *

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 Hillsboro, Oregon for an in-person meeting once a month.

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.

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:
The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• 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.

Selection Process:
1. Week of December 19, 2022: An evaluation of training and experience will be performed by Human Resources.

2. Week of December 26, 2022: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may take about 2 to 3 weeks due to the holiday.

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

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 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: HR@washingtoncountyor.gov 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" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov

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This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.

Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:

• Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
• Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
• Alternative Care Coverage
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
• Bike lockers and repair stations
• A charitable giving program
• Oregon College Savings Plan

To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, click here .

Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.