The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD) Environmental Public Health (EPH) Section is recruiting for a GIS Analyst in the EPH Data and Epidemiology Unit to provide geospatial analysis and reporting support and improve accessibility of environmental public health data.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.
What you will do!
The Environmental Public Health GIS Analyst position supports geospatial data acquisition, integration and analysis as well as the development of geospatial information services and products needed to implement Environmental Public Health (EPH) programs, in particular the Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) programs. The individual in this position will be part of a Data and Epidemiology Unit that is actively learning how to center and lead with data equity and data justice and dismantle inequities. The GIS Analyst will recommend indicators and metrics and prepare analyses, data management, data visualization, data storytelling, public-facing dashboards on EPH websites, and reporting for the databases and systems developed for these programs. This individual may also be called upon to provide GIS support to emergency response during environmental hazard events. Analysis activities require collaboration with members of the EPH Data and Epidemiology Unit and other internal and external partner agencies and organizations that gather environmental hazard, natural resource, built environment, infrastructure planning, environmental exposure and health effects data, with a focus on health equity throughout.
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports.
NOTE: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in any discipline that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures can substitute for three years of the required experience.
Desired Attributes
How to apply:
Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-143430
Application Deadline
12/11/2023
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.