Data Specialist - Health and Human Services Administration

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change in your community Marion County Health & Human Services is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Data Specialist to support our mission of promoting the health and wellbeing of our community.

In this dynamic role you will work across departments to merge clean and analyze data create engaging visualizations and dashboards and provide critical insights that inform health and human services decisionmaking. Youll contribute to policy development program evaluation and strategic planning through quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Data merging cleaning and mapping in Microsoft Excel
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support program evaluation and policy development
• Maintain a data dictionary for all programlevel reports
• Create dashboards reports and visualizations using Excel Power BI Tableau or GIS platforms
• Ensure data quality by performing validation standardization and reconciliation processes
• Generate and validate ongoing reports for service areas and leadership ensuring data accuracy and providing insights for decisionmaking
• Collaborate with programs and leadership teams to assist with decision support and reporting requirements

Data Governance & Compliance

• Write and review data governance policies and implement data governance practices in compliance with federal state and local regulations
• Assist in grant reporting and compliance by providing accurate data and insights
• Support program staff in data collection best practices and technology use
• Maintain knowledge of emerging data technologies and best practices in health and human services analytics

Strategic & Organizational Support

• Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows and improve efficiency
• Perform analytical and strategic support functions to help the department fulfill its commitments to its strategic plan performance management and promoting datadriven decisions
• Provide analysis of policies involving organizational administrative and/or fiscal processes and services
• Perform literature reviews and collect information related to any of MCHHS Divisions

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with internal teams external partners and community organizations to support datadriven decisionmaking
• Monitor and triage incoming requests through the HealthData email working with the Sr. Data Specialist to prioritize assignments
• Serve as a member of the Strategic Operations Team to promote progress in the departments data analytics capabilities and priorities as well as initiatives supporting the departments mission vision and values

Technical & Operational Support

• Build data collection tools in Excel Survey Monkey RedCap or Microsoft Forms at the direction of the Sr. Data Specialist and/or Sr. Epidemiologist
• Serve as a backup to the Sr. Data Specialist

Training & Professional Development

• Participate in required training meetings and communications
• Utilize quality improvement & performance management strategies to improve project outcomes
• Complete ICSCourses and participate in the Department Operations Center as a technical specialist in the Planning Section
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Response Level 2:In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 online or inperson training.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelors degree in business or public administration public affairs or a related field; AND
2. One year of responsible experience in business or public administration public affairs or a related field: OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and nonprocurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215; OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.