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DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.) Bring your professional career to Washington, , the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values: We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck! Job Summary This position is located in the Department of Health (DC Health) within the Health Systems and Preparedness Administration (HSPA), Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR). DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DC Health believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives. Integral to this role is a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Health Infomatics Specialist within OEPR actively fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values. They employ anti-racist practices and principles throughout their work, incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into social work practices. Their passion for working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is evident as they contribute to creating such an environment within the Department, making it an essential aspect of their role. The incumbent candidate for this position will have the unique opportunity to support the deployment, expansion, and maintenance of data systems within the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR). They will design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision support mechanisms to support DC Health colleagues, healthcare professionals, and healthcare facilities. The incumbent’s work will support public health public health data activities within DC Health to improve emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience across the healthcare system within the District. Major Duties and Responsibilities As a Health Informatics Specialist working on data integrations for healthcare facilities into DC Health's bed capacity dashboard, you will serve as an expert on health and public health data collection systems and their outputs. You will manage an informatics project portfolio, coordinate priorities with the administration and department, communicate new functionalities to staff and partners, and provide training and support resources for internal and external users. Your role involves designing, developing, testing, implementing, and evaluating new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support healthcare professionals and facilities. You will also provide recommendations and automations to improve workflow efficiency, crucial for understanding healthcare system capacity during steady-state and emergencies. In this position, you will monitor and evaluate electronic operations, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness, making recommendations for improvement. You will maintain strong communication and customer service with vendors and external users, advising on and prioritizing customizations developed through the work order process, invoicing, and resource tracking. Leading interoperability projects to facilitate data sharing, you will evaluate the utility of software or hardware technologies for business efficiency and analyze information systems data to improve services. This will help DC Health and federal partners better understand hospital capacity and respond effectively during emergencies. Responsibilities include overseeing the adoption of automated information systems to accommodate special and complex agency needs and security requirements, recommending enhancements to interface with existing systems as needed. You will leverage your experience in programming languages (, Python, R, SQL) and integration plaforms (, Rhapsody, Mirth, Cloverleaf) to help execute the vision of the program. You will anticipate the impact of new or modified software on existing standards and systems (such as Juvare), ensuring the effective development and implementation of health informatics systems that meet legal and security requirements. Additionally, you will develop use cases, business processes, and workflow analyses, as well as manage resources and contracts, translating information between data providers and systems engineers, analysts, or designers. Developing and delivering training programs, creating operating manuals, and designing, coding, and deploying automated dashboards and reporting tools will be part of your role to streamline data processes and improve access to health insights. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners, you will standardize data definitions and ensure consistency in health data reporting and analytics across all systems and platforms, managing data linkage processes to enhance data consistency, interoperability, and reporting accuracy, which is vital for emergency management and response. Qualifications and Education Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience and must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position successfully. Education: Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to computer science, health informatics, public health, information systems, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was obtained. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with professional certifications such as Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) are preferred. As well as candidates with a strong understanding of API development, EHR systems, and healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM). Licenses and Certifications None required. Working Conditions / Environment The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting. Other Significant Facts Employment Sponsorship:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Agency Wide Consideration:  Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health. Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm Area of Consideration:  Open to the Public Promotion Potential:  No Known Promotion Potential Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Term Appointment Pay Plan, Series and Grade:  CS-0601-13 Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):  This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 2725 and you may be required to pay an agency fee (dues) through direct payroll. Position Designation:  This position has been designated as Security Sensitive . Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: (a) Criminal background check; (b) Traffic record check (as applicable); (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable); (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test. This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to: Report to work, and/or remain at work, in order to carry out responsibilities outlined in the “Critical Operations – Essential and Emergency Designations” section shown above. Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor) when a situation or condition arises and results in the declaration or announcement of an early dismissal for non-essential/non-emergency employees. Report to their duty station on time and as required when a situation or condition occurs which results in a declared emergency resulting in a late arrival or unexpected closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees. Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency. The work is usually performed in an office setting, however in emergency situations extensive fieldwork will be required. Residency Requirement:(if applicable)  If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment. EEO Statement:  The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.