Data Visualization Epidemiologist Associate I

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $65,000 - $86,500

About The Position

Are you ready to flex your design skills to promote data literacy and improve the health of the community within Maricopa County? As a Data Visualization Epidemiologist Associate, you will analyze data to produce accessible reports, dashboards, presentations, and more. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with teams across Public Health to help people access and understand health-related data. This is a contract position with full benefits and an expected end date of November 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related public health field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Nice To Haves

• Experience using visualization and analytical software such as Power BI and ArcGIS
• Experience using programming languages such as SQL, R, and SAS
• Experience in informatics or graphic design
• Experience implementing web accessibility solutions

Responsibilities

• Supports the production of data visualization products using best practices, including tailoring communications to resonate with target audiences
• Analyzes and interprets public health data
• Works with internal partners to develop data visualization capacity
• Conducts QA/QC on datasets and visual products
• Documents protocols and practices for visualizing public health data
• Other duties as assigned, including responding to public health emergencies

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level