EPIDEMIOLOGIST BIOSTATISTICIAN - Informatician Specialist

About the Department

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division:  Environmental Health
Section: Informatics Program 
Reporting Location: 8000 N. Stadium Dr.
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
                                                                          
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
This role is housed within HHD's Informatics Program.

• Prepares reports, presentations, and articles for scientific and non-scientific journals on disease investigations and preparedness for nuclear/biological/chemical threats.
• Ensures compliance with established protocols and quality assurance.
• Coordinates with Epidemiology and HIV prevention bureaus and responds to potential and/or actual emergency public health events and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Participates in grant/research writing and/or other projects to procure supplemental funding for state-of-the-art surveillance instruments and technologies.
• Data requests fulfillment, validation and tracking.
• Develops strategies for monitoring lab and case data and protocols for improving data for the City of Houston. 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience using data analysis software (e.g. SAS) and data visualization software (e.g. Power BI)
• Assist with Data Modernization activities including conducting stakeholder interviews, collaborating closely with stakeholders to produce reports, and creating visualizations
• Support other Informatics projects/tasks and be proactive, resourceful, self-directed, highly organized, and able to work independently and efficiently
• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor, Manager, Bureau Chief, or Assistant Director
• The program may implement a SAS skills assessment.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

Position Duties

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biostatistics with at least two advanced statistical courses taken during graduate program.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics; with at least two years of biostatistics experience.  Candidates must pass a skills test in statistical or script development programming.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.

Minimum Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• Strong preference given to candidates with a background in data and/or informatics, and experience working with SAS and Power Bi. 

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: 
Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

GRANT FUND POSITION
Grants & Special fund positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 23

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.  Applications must be submitted online salary range is:  at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-4882. (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/