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 :
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 practiceAbility 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.