Senior Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) Hybrid

Initial Posting Date:

09/25/2024

Application Deadline:

10/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,755 - $7,296

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) Hybrid

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Drinking Water Services program in Portland, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for a Senior Data Analyst (Research Analyst 3) to manage and coordinate data analysis projects for Drinking Water Services (DWS) including the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and new programs established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What will you do?
The Senior Data Analyst for the Drinking Water Services (DWS) independently plans, manages, coordinates, and communicates data analysis projects for DWS, including programs established by the BIL and DWSRF.

This position will collect, analyze and display data to evaluate water quality and determine disadvantaged community statuses of public water systems in Oregon. The Senior Data Analyst is also responsible for creating customized queries and reports using data from the Oregon Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), DWS databases, and shared data from partnering agencies and organizations to support DWS programs.

This position must possess the leadership and skills required to design and implement data analysis projects that will benefit drinking water education, outreach, and research in Oregon. This position will also enhance existing database management systems to support partnering agencies and organizations through information sharing and promoting health equity.

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.
• Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and one year experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports;

OR

Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.

Desired Attributes:

• Ability to maintain and enhance an online database (yourwater.oregon.gov/) using structured query language (SQL) and web-based tools including Hypertext Preprocessor scripts (PHP), jQuery and JavaScript.

• Ability to maintain data modules and add-on software for data entry and direct reporting using Microsoft Access including Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to support SQL databases.

• Experience developing instructional and support documentation for data management system.

• Experience creating queries in a relational database environment using SQL and connected Microsoft Access databases that operate independently.

• Ability to perform analysis to guide technical, regulatory, and budgetary decisions to direct resources to small and/or disadvantaged community water systems in need of support, capacity development, and access to funding.

• Ability to review narrative and statistical information gathered to report and explain significant data trends to federal and state agencies, local public health authorities, and for special projects.

• Must have technology skills such that all data can be kept secure whether working in the office or remotely.

• Ability to plan research studies and perform data analysis to identify trends and/or patterns in water system data to assess compliance that may present risk or impact health equity.

Working Conditions:

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. There are times that work will need to be conducted onsite. On site work occurs in a standard office environment with no unusual physical demands or exposures.

Work conditions include daily computer use for extended periods and meetings with the supervisor, other unit members, partners and the public over the phone or computer applications such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams.

Directions to Apply:

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

• External Applicants: Click the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.

Resources:

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• Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
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• Career Resources
  • State of Oregon Career Resources Page
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Additional Information:

• Visa Sponsorships: 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.
• Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
• 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.
• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans’ preference points. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666
• This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

Questions?

If you have questions or would like assistance, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Juan McGruder, HR Analyst, at juan.a.mcgruder@oha.oregon.gov.

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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. 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.