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Data Governance, Infrastructure, and Analytics Specialist (Special Projects Manager)
Salary
$64,091.56 – $108,955.60 Annually
Location
78205, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Department
SA Metro Health District
Job Number
2022-02443
Closing
9/30/2022 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
- Description
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Job Summary
Under administrative direction, is primarily responsible for: 1) Use of health data and evidence-based research to facilitate data-informed decision-making in public health, advance health equity, and reduce health disparities; 2) Utilization and management of largescale population and public health information systems and databases; 3) Leadership in City-wide and department-wide strategic plan and data governance/infrastructure efforts; 4) Comprehensive analyses of complex data using programming and statistical software; 5) Development of data-centered reports and dashboards; 6) Data-related mentorship and training and building of data infrastructure across the department. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
This position is an “unclassified” position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2 (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/HealthServices/Immunizations/DM13-02.pdf) . Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.
The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1 (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/About/Employment/DM15-1.pdf) , all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.
Work Location
City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, 14th Floor (78205)
Work Hours
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Leads data collection, analysis, and reporting with focus on disaggregated data to uncover and address health disparities and inequities (especially related to health care access and utilization).
- Tracks data, metrics, and evidence related to health outcomes and social determinants of health.
- Works with Operation and Quality Assurance leads of the department to develop standards and methodology for accurate tracking of metrics, demographic data, and health outcomes across programs of the department.
- Leads the department’s contribution to data governance/infrastructure initiatives.
- Standardizes the use of timely, disaggregated, and targeted data within programs.
- Routinely work with large public health and healthcare databases, including hospital discharge (inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, charges and billing), Trauma & EMS registry, Vital records, and Texas Cancer Registry.
- Applies advanced data visualization skills for creation of reports, presentations, dashboards, and other data products.
- Develops and administers data-related mentorship and training across the department as part of data modernization efforts.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited graduate school, with focus in Public Health, Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, Health Informatics, Population Health Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience working in a setting with increasing roles and responsibilities related to public health informatics or population health sciences.
- Valid Class “C” Driver’s License OR valid driver’s license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Use of your own vehicle may at times be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.
- Experience in data-related efforts, strategic plans, and initiatives within public health and government organizations.
- Experience and training in programming and statistical analysis using at least one of the following software: R, SAS, SPSS.
- Experience and training in mapping and data visualization using software such as ArcGIS and Tableau.
- Experience working or collaborating with public health-related government agencies, initiatives, organizations, and databases such as CDC, Census Bureau, Department of State Health Services, and National Center for Health Statistics.
- Experience working with a variety of data products from largescale data sources such as US Census.
- Knowledge of core methods, principles, and practices within epidemiology and biostatistics.
- Knowledge of major quality assurance/performance improvement standards in public health, as well as fundamental practices, models, and organizational bodies in public health such as PHAB.
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and racial/ethnic disparities in health outcomes and disease.
- Knowledge of state and federal public health databases and disease registries.
- Skills in preparation and successful execution of oral presentations in front of an audience.
- Ability to effectively explain data, evidence, and statistical analyses in a way that is understood by a lay audience and non-expert individuals.
- Ability to develop effective training material and present to a wide range of audience with various skill levels.
- Ability to lead a team of individuals on multi-sector projects and multi-stakeholder collaboratives related to data and technology infrastructure.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and teams across to play a lead role in department-wide efforts such as employee engagement and PHAB re-accreditation and city-wide data-related initiatives.
Applicant Information
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative and management practices.
- Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
- Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
- Knowledge of accounting methods, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
- Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
- Ability to operate a computer and other basic office equipment.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Ability to implement policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.
- Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
- Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note
- Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
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