Data Operations Specialist

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity - Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

This position is located under the Emergency Preparedness and Response section of the Division of Health Protection of DPH. The Data Operations Specialist reports to the Data Operations Manager. This is an entry-level position, offering the opportunity to build skills in data collection and analysis as well as emergency management., * Under supervision, the Data Operations Specialist collects and analyzes data across numerous sources as well as generates visualizations and reports that facilitate situational awareness across DPH’s Emergency Preparedness and Response program.

• Maintains and improves a Knack -based data collection platform used statewide.
• Identifies trends, gaps, and variances to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and drive decision-making.
• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in relevant areas.
• Serve as a liaison between data operations and planning teams, ensuring emergency preparedness planning efforts are data driven.
• Other duties as required., In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Do you have experience in Trend analysis?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Busi Support Analyst 2 (GSP131). Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year., * Previous experience working with Knack, Power BI, or computer programming.

• Prior public health or emergency preparedness and response experience.
• Previous experience developing plans or formal guidance documents.
• Team-oriented, able to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Solutions-driven, meticulous, and willing to learn.
• Bachelors Degree.

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• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters., The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being., DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.