Data Visualization Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) – Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon (Hybrid) 2 Positions

Initial Posting Date:

09/19/2024

Application Deadline:

10/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Data Visualization Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) – Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon (Hybrid) 2 Positions

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OPSHL) located in Hillsboro, Oregon, and The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) Section in Portland, Oregon, are seeking candidates for two (2) Data Visualization Analyst positions.

The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) has been actively protecting the public's health since 1903 by supporting state and local infectious disease control efforts, preventing metabolic disorders detectable at birth, and assuring the quality of testing in clinical and environmental laboratories.

The Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) Section of the Public Health Division’s Center for Public Health Practice is charged with preventing the spread of communicable disease in the State of Oregon through surveillance and epidemiologic studies as well as education and preventive actions. The section serves all Oregonians and works directly with local health departments, private physicians, other health care providers, other Public Health Division staff, and staff members of other state and federal agencies.

These are full-time, permanent, classified positions and are represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies. These positions fall under the classification of Operations and Policy Analyst 3.

What you will do!

As a Data Visualization Analyst, you will advise on administrative, policy, and programmatic aspects of agency operations as they pertain to visualization of public health data. You will develop long-range plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for data visualization, analysis, and reporting. You will be responsible for evaluating and enhancing public health data visualizations – including cleaning, processing, analyzing, storing, accessibility, and the accompanying regulations, policies, rules, and procedures associated with these data. You will evaluate options, develop, create, and maintain operational improvement projects and tools, such as dashboards and automated reports and emails, to monitor data quality and laboratory trends over time. The work of these positions is responsible for ensuring the transparency, availability, and interpretation of public health data.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in public health, medical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field AND four (4) years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning experience related to public health data, public health informatics, data system design and database management.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning experience related to public health data and informatics.

Desired Attributes:

• Preference will be given to applicants with education, training, or direct experience working with public health data, public health informatics, data systems design, and database management.

• Experience utilizing the methods of data collection and use, including survey research, registry operations, interactive data system principles and design options, and data warehouse development and use.

• Experience working with data visualization and statistical analysis.

• Experience preparing and presenting highly complex technical material and issues to non-specialists.

• Experience effectively expressing ideas orally and in writing, using appropriate language, organizing ideas, and marshaling facts in an objective manner.

• Experience identifying measures or indicators of system performance and recommending actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

• Experience translating technical information into laymen’s terms.

• Proficiency in the following software applications and OS platforms: analytic and programmatic applications (e.g., R, Python, SQL, GIS), Windows, Microsoft Office including MS Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and TEAMS.

• Proficiency with Business Intelligence applications (Tableau, Power BI) and other modes of interactive, data presentation.

• Experience with public health data formatting and coding standards, including Health Level Seven (HL7), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR), and other standardized and proprietary codes.

• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and laboratory information systems (LIS).

• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:
Working Conditions for the position assigned to the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) located in Hillsboro, Oregon: Work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite up to 3 days a week with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. On site work days will be at the OSPHL in Hillsboro, the office location is 7202 NE Evergreen Parkway, Suite 100. Work location and the amount of remote work can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager. Some rare weekend work and participation in an on-call weekend rotation may be required.

Working Conditions for the position assigned to the Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) located in Portland, Oregon: This position may be conducted remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology. This position may have work that needs to be conducted on-site and may require occasional travel across the state. The Oregon State Office Building is located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 772, Portland, Oregon 97232.

What's in it for you?

The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 

• Paid Leave Days:

  • 11 paid holidays each year.

  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.

  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.

  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.

• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments. 

• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to: 

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030

• Becoming an anti-racist organization

• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and

• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Directions to Apply:
Please fill out the online application and questionnaire and submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualifies you for this position.

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Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet. View this job aid for assistance.

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Additional Information:

• Pay Equity: Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

• The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) eligible employees will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. If you are not yet PERS eligible, the 6.95% pay increase and employee contribution will be effective upon PERS eligibility.

• Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.

• Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Have Questions or Need Help?
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Aimee Buchholz at aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.