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Public Health Informatics Specialist (Grant Funded)

Reno, NV, USA

Under general supervision, 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.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Northern Nevada Public Health department. This position is a full- time, grant funded, benefited position funded until November 2027, with no guarantee of ongoing or continued funding. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

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 bachelor’s 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.

Ideal Candidate Criteria
Reporting to the Statistics and Informatics Supervisor in the Population Health Division, the ideal candidate for the Public Health Informatics Specialist position will bring advanced expertise in data science and GIS frameworks. The candidate will lead the ingestion, analysis, and spatial modeling of large health datasets, utilizing a robust technical stack that includes Python libraries, ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, SQL, and R. The selected professional must be detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and capable of building automated data pipelines, engineering predictive models, and designing advanced spatial visualizations. They should bring proven experience in translating complex data science outputs into actionable public health insights, mapping intricate data flows, supporting automated disease surveillance systems, and deploying interactive dashboards like Power BI to optimize data governance and public health decision-making.

Application Deadline: Sept 15

Apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty/jobs/5470897/public-health-informatics-specialist-grant-funded?keywords=public%20health&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Washoe County
1001 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV, 89512 USA

Posted 2026-09-04 under Government