Health Info & Assessment Supv

Public Health Professional

The Whatcom County Health Department is seeking a Public Health professional to plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily operations of the Health Information and Assessment unit within Health and Community Services. Supervises professional staff responsible for epidemiology, assessment, surveillance, program performance management, health informatics, data management, and population health analytics to support evidence-based public health practice and organizational decision-making.

This critical position will oversee the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of public health and program performance data while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and departmental policies.

Other key duties include:

• Supervises the daily operations of the Health Information and Assessment unit
• Coordinates epidemiology, surveillance, assessment, health informatics, and population health data activities
• Oversees the collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of public health information
• Provides technical consultation to department leadership by interpreting public health data
• Guides the development, enhancement, and effective use of health information systems
• Supports department accreditation, performance management, community health assessment, and quality improvement initiatives
• Coordinates cross-departmental and community data initiatives by working with governmental agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, and regional partners
• Administers assigned personnel functions by participating in recruitment, employee selection, performance evaluations, corrective action, and application of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Salary: $7,203 - $10,458 per month Unrepresented Range 9 Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, data science, health information management, or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience, including at least three (3) years of lead or supervisor experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, data science, health information management, or a closely related field. Experience working in a public health department or local health jurisdiction.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position may be considered. Experience may substitute for education, and education may substitute for experience when appropriate. Substitution does not apply where a specific degree, license, or certification is required by law, regulation, or professional standards.

Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually. Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash-out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum annually.
• Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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