Health Info & Assessment Supv

Health Info & Assessment Supv

Salary

$7,203.00 - $10,458.00 Monthly

Location

Health Department - Unity Building

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500508

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Whatcom County Health Department is seeking a Public Health professional to plan, coordinate, and supervise the daily operations of the Health Information and Assessment unit within Health and Community Services. Supervises professional staff responsible for epidemiology, assessment, surveillance, health informatics, data management, and population health analytics to support evidence-based public health practice and organizational decision-making.

This critical position will oversee the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of public health data while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, professional standards, and departmental policies.

Other key duties include:

• Supervises the daily operations of the Health Information and Assessment unit

• Coordinates epidemiology, surveillance, assessment, health informatics, and population health data activities

• Oversees the collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of public health information

• Provides technical consultation to department leadership by interpreting public health data

• Guides the development, enhancement, and effective use of health information systems,

• Supports department accreditation, performance management, community health assessment, and quality improvement initiatives

• Coordinates cross-departmental and community data initiatives by working with governmental agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, and regional partners

• Administers assigned personnel functions by participating in recruitment, employee selection, performance evaluations, corrective action, and application of personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Supervisor: Community and Organizational Development Manager

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

For more information please review the Job Description.

Salary: $7,203 - $10,458 per month Unrepresented Range 9

Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, data science, health information management, or a closely related field and five (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience, including at least four (4) years of lead or supervisor experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in public health.

Experience working in a public health department or local health jurisdiction.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position may be considered. Experience may substitute for education, and education may substitute for experience when appropriate. Substitution does not apply where a specific degree, license, or certification is required by law, regulation, or professional standards.

Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.

Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost toemployees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually. Prior related public service considered for setting accrual rate. Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash-out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum annually.

Employment YearAccrual - MonthAccrual - Year1st - 4th year18.00 hours5.4 Weeks5th - 9th year21.33 hours6.4 Weeks10th + year24.67 hours7.4 Weeks

• Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefit information

Subject to satisfactory performance this position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%), in addition to any approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, statistics, data science, health information management or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 5 years of related progressively responsible professional experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Does your experience include at least 4 years of lead or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working in a public health department or local health agency?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a Masters degree in Public Health?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Whatcom County

Address 311 Grand Ave, Suite 107

Bellingham, Washington, 98225

Phone (360) 778-5300

Website https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1675/Current-Job-Openings