Data Visualization Epidemiologist Associate I

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About the Position

Are you ready to flex your design skills to promote data literacy and improve the health of the community within Maricopa County? As a Data Visualization Epidemiologist Associate, you will analyze data to produce accessible reports, dashboards, presentations, and more. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with teams across Public Health to help people access and understand health-related data.

This is a contract position with full benefits and an expected end date of November 30, 2027.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related public health field

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for therequired education on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience using visualization and analytical software such as Power BI and ArcGIS

• Experience using programming languages such as SQL, R, and SAS

• Experience in informatics or graphic design

• Experience implementing web accessibility solutions

Job Contributions

• Supports the production of data visualization products using best practices, including tailoring communications to resonate with target audiences

• Analyzes and interprets public health data

• Works with internal partners to develop data visualization capacity

• Conducts QA/QC on datasets and visual products

• Documents protocols and practices for visualizing public health data

• Other duties as assigned, including responding to public health emergencies

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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