Overdose Prevention Program Evaluator (Epidemiologist I)

Salary : $85,883.20 - $108,867.20 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2023SD20663
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Prevention
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: D1 : WSCCCE L21HD-DPH
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
Public Health Seattle & King County is seeking an epidemiologist to evaluate Overdose Prevention and harm reduction programs. The primary duties of this position include: 1) analyzing service utilization data; 2) developing and implementing program evaluation plans; 3) disseminating results via data dashboards and visualizations, presentations, and reports; and (4) maintaining programmatic informatics systems. The epidemiologist also works with PHSKC and external colleagues to interpret programmatic data and develop program improvement plans. The position is jointly funded by opioid settlement funds and a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Overdose Data to Action (OD2A).
The position is based in the Prevention Division in close coordination with the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Unit.
Public Health-Seattle King County (PHSKC) is the metropolitan health department serving all of King County. The mission of PHSKC is to eliminate health inequities and maximize opportunities for every person to achieve optimal health. PHSKC values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for two (2) years with possibility of extensionHowever, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
Job Duties

• With input from supervisors and programmatic staff, develop evaluation plans, articulate programmatic objectives, and design systems to measure program indicators.
• Conduct quality assurance procedures on programmatic data.
• Use statistical and qualitative data analysis software to analyze programmatic data.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., using Tableau) that summarize program metrics.
• Co-design and implement assessments of service utilization, preferences, and barriers.
• Manage the informatics systems utilized by outreach and harm reduction programs.
• Support primary data collection endeavors by developing protocols and data collection tools, training staff, and collecting information from clients and other stakeholders.
• Disseminate and present results of program evaluations and metrics to program managers, funders, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Generate deliverables that meet grant reporting requirements.
• Develop conference abstracts and manuscripts describing program outcomes and lessons learned.
• Manage tasks efficiently in an environment of shifting priorities with time and budget constraints, and with multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including people with lived experience, program managers, researchers, funders, and other key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
REQUIREDEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Master's degree in public health, social work, public administration, or related field OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work (listed below).
• In-depth knowledge and awareness of:
  • Substance use-related topics gained through lived, professional, academic, or volunteer experience.
  • Equity and social justice principles and practices; lived experience with and understanding of the effect of place-, race- and policy & systems inequities on communities and populations.
  • Program evaluation principles.

Skill and demonstrated proficiency in the following types of software:

• Statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, R, SQL, Python) for conducting data quality assurance and descriptive analysis procedures.
• Tableau for developing interactive data visualizations and maintaining existing visualizations
• REDCap for collecting and managing data.
• Microsoft Office products (such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) for generating reports and coordinating with colleagues and external partners.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Write and present information in multiple formats, including presenting data, findings and conclusions in clear and concise reports, presentations, infographics, etc. for general and technical audiences.
• Work with, successfully collaborate, and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including community members, agency representatives and partners.
• Successfully manage multiple projects requiring attention to detail and coordination of effort, working independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated experience conducting the following endeavors:

• Analyzing programmatic and/or health services data.
• Designing data collection forms and databases using REDCap or similar platform.
• Articulating SMART objectives, program indicators, and evaluation strategy.
• Summarizing analytic methods, results, and implications of findings in a range of formats for diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience manipulating, visualizing, and analyzing data using one or more statistical software (e.g., SAS, SQL, Stata, R, Python) and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau).
• Two (2) or more years of experience with primary data collection.
• One (1) or more years of working, volunteering, or receiving services from a harm reduction and/or substance use treatment program.
• Two (2) or more years of program evaluation experience.

Supplemental Information
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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Example of programming skills in SAS, Stata, R, SQL or Python
• Electronic copy of the visualization or link to a visualization that is published online.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
TIMELINE: Candidates who pass the initial screening (based on their responses to the supplemental questions) will be contacted approximately 2-3 weeks after the application period closes. Eligible candidates will be invited to at least one (and possibly two) interviews. Candidates will generally be notified of a final decision within 1-2 weeks of their interview date.
Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
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• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible where time exceeds 40 hours per week.
Location: This position is located in the Chinook Buliding, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
Telework:
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings a minimum of 2-4 days per month. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a work...