What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Specialist (Informatics) position at City of Bloomington?
JOB
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to assist with the collection, retrieval, storage & analysis of public health data to understand community health, guide decisions, & show the impact of our work.CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONSModels and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement & safetyCommunicates effectively & respectfully with employees & the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious & socioeconomic backgroundsWorks cooperatively as a member of a team; develops & maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers & community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness & empathy to all personal interactionsEmbrace the City’s shared values & contribute towards accomplishing the City’s vision & goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, & communicating clearly.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Collects, retrieves, interprets, analyzes, synthesizes, & translates health data for specific audiencesIn coordination with the Information Technology Department, support the development, implementation, & maintenance of public health information systems Utilizes statistical techniques & software to assess the health status of the community & evaluate the effectiveness of activities directed at improving community health indicatorsIdentifies, evaluates, & tracks health equity-related opportunities, issues and goals Designs and implements instruments & procedures for quantitative and qualitative data collection & analysisManages assigned projects or activities involving the collection, interpretation, assessment, evaluation, & use of data and informationServes as technical expert & advisor for community partners & other external stakeholders in the analysis & interpretation of health data to prevent & control diseasePrepares & delivers written reports, oral presentations, & other data products for various audiencesRepresents Bloomington Public Health as a data expert & knowledge broker with internal & external partnersUses data to inform the Division’s strategic direction & long-term planningAssists in the development of Community Health Assessments (CHA) & Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) Develops written reports, fact sheets, dashboards, maps, & data visualizations to enable the dissemination of data to the community in support of the division's mission & community health needs.Collaborates with community partners & other public health professionals to improve how data is collected, analyzed, & disseminated to improve community health.Learns & applies new techniques, technologies, & practices related to health data & epidemiologyProvides data to Division staff & teams as requestedBuilds Division capacity for epidemiology, disease prevention, data infrastructure & informaticsParticipates in other City data-related projects as necessary & appropriatePerforms public health emergency response functions as trained & assigned within the department’s emergency response planPerforms related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDAbility to understand, analyze, and interpret data through a health-equity lens Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to various audiencesExcellent data synthesis and data communication skillsAbility to complete projects on schedule
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISION OF OTHERSThis position does not supervise others.Anticipated Hiring Range: $81,890 – $86,861 Annually2024 Full Salary Range: $81,890 – $109,171 AnnuallyFull Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits EligibleThe City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to assist with the collection, retrieval, storage & analysis of public health data to understand community health, guide decisions, & show the impact of our work.CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONSModels and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement & safetyCommunicates effectively & respectfully with employees & the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious & socioeconomic backgroundsWorks cooperatively as a member of a team; develops & maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers & community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness & empathy to all personal interactionsEmbrace the City’s shared values & contribute towards accomplishing the City’s vision & goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, & communicating clearly.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Collects, retrieves, interprets, analyzes, synthesizes, & translates health data for specific audiencesIn coordination with the Information Technology Department, support the development, implementation, & maintenance of public health information systems Utilizes statistical techniques & software to assess the health status of the community & evaluate the effectiveness of activities directed at improving community health indicatorsIdentifies, evaluates, & tracks health equity-related opportunities, issues and goals Designs and implements instruments & procedures for quantitative and qualitative data collection & analysisManages assigned projects or activities involving the collection, interpretation, assessment, evaluation, & use of data and informationServes as technical expert & advisor for community partners & other external stakeholders in the analysis & interpretation of health data to prevent & control diseasePrepares & delivers written reports, oral presentations, & other data products for various audiencesRepresents Bloomington Public Health as a data expert & knowledge broker with internal & external partnersUses data to inform the Division’s strategic direction & long-term planningAssists in the development of Community Health Assessments (CHA) & Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) Develops written reports, fact sheets, dashboards, maps, & data visualizations to enable the dissemination of data to the community in support of the division's mission & community health needs.Collaborates with community partners & other public health professionals to improve how data is collected, analyzed, & disseminated to improve community health.Learns & applies new techniques, technologies, & practices related to health data & epidemiologyProvides data to Division staff & teams as requestedBuilds Division capacity for epidemiology, disease prevention, data infrastructure & informaticsParticipates in other City data-related projects as necessary & appropriatePerforms public health emergency response functions as trained & assigned within the department’s emergency response planPerforms related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREDAbility to understand, analyze, and interpret data through a health-equity lens Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to various audiencesExcellent data synthesis and data communication skillsAbility to complete projects on schedule
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISION OF OTHERSThis position does not supervise others.Anticipated Hiring Range: $81,890 – $86,861 Annually2024 Full Salary Range: $81,890 – $109,171 AnnuallyFull Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits EligibleThe City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Salary : $81,890 - $86,861
