Job Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Houston, TX Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time Job Number: 15034 Department: Public Health Services Division: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases Opening Date: 05/23/2025 Closing Date: 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Central Position Description If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. This is a grant-funded position. Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Non-Communicable Diseases Senior Manager, the Environmental Senior Data Analyst will support Solar for All initiatives by gathering, analyzing, and managing critical data, ensuring quality assurance across program activities, and monitoring and evaluating progress on environmental goals. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and a commitment to advancing community and environmental outcomes through evidence-based decision-making. Duties & Responsibilities: Develops and maintains environmental data inventories, track carbon reduction progress, and ensure alignment with carbon accounting and reporting best practices. Gathers, analyzes, and validates data from multiple sources, preparing reports, presentations, and data visualizations for decision-making. Leads special projects on environmental, public health, and community issues, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. Serves as Quality Assurance Manager for the EPA-funded Solar for All program and other environmental public health grants. Collaborates with program partners to develop and manage Quality Management and Assurance Project Plans, ensuring compliance with federal standards and grant requirements. Designs and implements QA processes, trains staff and maintains adherence to quality benchmarks throughout the program life-cycle. Monitors QA metrics, resolves quality issues, and provides recommendations to leadership based on impact assessments. Develops performance tracking tools to enable effective program monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Conducts data QA on relevant data within the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases (OESED). Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. Experience: At least four (4) years of experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and reporting work; experience in solar energy is an asset, At least four (4) years of experience using R statistical scripting language. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience in managing and reporting for federal grant programs. Familiarity with solar energy systems, technologies, and their integration into community-based programs. Proficient in statistical analysis, dataset management, report generation, and knowledge of security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data. Proficient in R Studio, with experience in leveraging its capabilities for data analysis, modeling, and visualizations tailored to program reporting needs. Experience in developing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards and tools to track program metrics and outcomes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and build strong relationships across teams. Adept at working independently and within a team to achieve organizational goals. Skilled in report writing, scenario analyses, and the preparation of impact assessments. Core Competencies: Organizational Leadership Understands the organizational mission. Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust. Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others. Collaboration Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission. Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group. Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs. Innovation Ability to adapt to change. Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses. Uses sound judgment. Self-motivated. Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity. Communication Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration. Preferences Education: Master's degree in data science, statistics, or related field. Experience: Demonstrated experience in performance improvement, analytics, change management, program/project management, or consulting. Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., ERP systems, data visualization tools, project management platforms). Prior experience in the public sector or working with governmental entities. Professional certifications, such as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) credential or other relevant credentials. General Information Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time | Grant-funded position. Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on task requirements. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and printers. Physical Demands: This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods at a time. Work Location: Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service Accrual rates increase based on years of service Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday Professional development opportunities Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: Retirement Pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedule (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? High School or GED diploma Associate degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher N/A; No Degree 02 If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position? Environmental Science Information Systems Statistics Mathematics Economics Related field Non related field 03 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and reporting work; experience in solar energy is an asset? (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Less than four (4) years. Four (4) years or more. I do not have this experience. 04 Please provide details about your verifiable experience related to data analysis, research, compilation, and reporting work; experience in solar energy is an asset.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 05 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in using R statistical scripting language?(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Less than four (4) years. Four (4) years or more. I do not have this experience. 06 Please provide details about your verifiable experience using R statistical scripting language.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 07 Please provide details about your verifiable experience in performance improvement, analytics, change management, program/project management, or consulting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 08 Please provide details about your verifiable professional certifications, such as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) credential or other relevant credentials.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. Required Question Harris County, TX

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