OPS HEALTH DATA ANALYST - 64852637

Requisition No: 824014 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH DATA ANALYST - 64852637

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852637 

Salary:  $50, 000.00 to $54,200.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/15/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

OPS HEALTH DATA  ANALYST, Position Number 64852637

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Seeking a skilled and motivated Epidemiologist/Public Health Data Analyst to join the Community Health Division team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in public health, data analysis, program evaluation, and familiarity with disease surveillance. As a Public Health Data Analyst, the candidate will play a vital role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve community health outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a health data analyst responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating large and small public health programs, projects, and/or study activities.
• Conduct data collection activities, including interviews and surveys, supporting data management and integration, complying with regulations, and in support of division objectives.
• Play a vital role in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support evidence-based decision-making and improve community health outcomes.
• Perform analysis (including statistical analysis) and create data visualizations to determine the urgency of health issues, identify trends, and assess disparities and inequities in the distribution of disease and social determinants of health.
• Develop data visualizations and interactive reporting to provide meaningful insight from the data (such as dashboards, scorecards, and graphs).
• Collect, access, analyze, interpret, and otherwise utilize data from diverse sources, including granular data and data disaggregated by geography, sub-populations, race, ethnicity, and other relevant variables.
• Analyze disparities and inequities in health outcomes to understand higher health risks and poorer health outcomes within the community.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned public health programs.
• Participate in the sharing of data and information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in and support surveillance systems to rapidly detect emerging health issues and threats.
• Serve as liaison, committee member, or similar point of contact with internal and external representatives.

The essential job functions of this position require excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of statistical and epidemiological methods for data analysis, proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Power BI, knowledge of statistical and epidemiological methods for data analysis, familiarity with health disparities, social determinants of health, and public health principles, familiarity with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and possession of a valid Florida unrestricted driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to communicate well with others, able to do presentation, and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of statistical and epidemiological methods for data analysis, proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of Power BI, knowledge of statistical and epidemiological methods for data analysis, familiarity with health disparities, social determinants of health, and public health principles, familiarity with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics, computer science, business, or a closely related field.
• Must have a minimum of one year of public health experience.
• Must have knowledge of statistical and epidemiological methods for data analysis.
• Must have you proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and knowledge of Power BI.
• Must have a valid State of Florida unrestricted driver’s license.

 

Preferred –

• Master’s degree in public health.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

Clay County Health Department, 1845 Town Center Blvd, Suite 600, Fleming Island, FL 32003.

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

 

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

 

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Please be advised:

 

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

 

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

 

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.