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Public Health Informatics Specialist

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 30, 2026

Annual Salary: $78,936.00 - $102,648.00

Job Description

The Public Health Informatics Specialist provides professional informatics, data support and analysis for assessment and research to promote improved public health outcomes; develops informatics systems and platforms; and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis in a public health, human services, or closely related agency AND a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License Or Certificate
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Ideal Candidate Criteria
Reporting to the Statistics and Informatics Supervisor in the Population Health Division, the Public Health Informatics Specialist performs advanced quantitative analysis and manages complex health information systems. The role requires hands-on experience with statistical programming, database management, and data visualization to support critical public health surveillance and decision-making.

Desired Technical Skills:

Demonstrated experience performing health informatics and statistical analysis(analyzing data, not just collecting or entering it)
Proficiency withSQLfor database querying and management
Hands-on experience with statistical programming languages(R and/or Python)
Experience with data visualization tools(Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms)
Ability to independently analyze large, complex datasets and identify meaningful trends and patterns
Knowledge of health data standards (HL7, FHIR, ICD-10) and data governance principles

Desired Professional Competencies:

Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills
Ability to translate complex statistical findings into actionable insights for non-technical audiences
Experience with disease surveillance systems, public health reporting, or epidemiological analysis
Detail-oriented approach with commitment to data quality and accuracy