PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALIST (GRANT FUNDED)

PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALIST (GRANT FUNDED)

Salary

$81,702.40 - $106,246.40 Annually

Location

1001 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

60019512 (09/2026)

Department

Northern Nevada Public Health

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Information

Please click here for the Total Compensation Package for this job classification which includes county paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment, county paid retirement benefits, vacation accruals, etc. The Total Compensation Package outlines the various benefits offered by Washoe County and the annual earnings based on the entry level salary for the job classification.

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.

License Or Certificate

A valid drivers 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 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.

Conditions of Employment

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Public Health Informatics Specialist position.

Selected candidates are required to meet the Health District (NNPH) immunization requirements and complete 2 TB Skin Tests at time of appointment, or provide documentation of a prior QuantiFERON test done within the last 12 months.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.

This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of September 21, 2026, and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.

The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Reading Comprehension
• Written Communication
• Analytical Ability
• Business Math
• Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.

3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.

4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.

5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact careers@washoecounty.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/index.php

Questions: Jessica Gutierrez

jgutierrez@washoecounty.gov

775-328-2096

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employees Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link - Click Here
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2026 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*

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Please read before proceeding: This position is a full- time, grant funded, benefited position funded until November 2027, with no guarantee of ongoing or continued funding. Please certify that you have read and understand the above requirements.

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• No

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Please Read Before Proceeding. The following questions are designed to clarify your experience and training background. All responses must be accurate and consistent with the information provided in your application. Please ensure the following before submitting: Work Experience - List all employment directly related to this position under the Work Experience section of your application, with all fields completed and a comprehensive description of duties provided for each employer. Education - To receive education credit, your degree must be from an accredited college or university, directly related to the position, and fully documented under the Education section, including the degree program and discipline (I.e.: Bachelor's in psychology). Copies of your degree and/or transcripts are recommended for verification. Note: Vague responses or references to an attached resume may not provide sufficient information for screening purposes and could affect your ability to advance in the recruitment process. Please certify that you have read and understand the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

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This position requires two years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency. Please select the option that most accurately represents your training & experience in this area from the answer choices below:

• I do not have any full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have very limited and less than six months of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least six months but less than 1 year of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 2 years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least 2 years but less than 3 years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least 3 years but less than 4 years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least 4 years but less than 5 years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least 5 years but less than 6 years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have at least 6 years but less than 7 years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.
• I have 7 or more years of full-time experience in health informatics and analysis specifically in a public health, human services, or closely related agency.

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Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field/discipline. Attaching transcripts is encouraged, as they assist in evaluating whether your degree program aligns with the qualifications for this role. Note: education beyond the minimum requirement may be applied as partial credit toward the required experience.

• I DO NOT currently hold a degree in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field/discipline.
• I am in the process of obtaining a degree in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field/discipline, BUT I have not graduated.
• Associate degree in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field/discipline.
• Bachelors degree in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field/discipline.
• Masters degree (or higher education) in computer science, data sciences, informatics, or a closely related field/discipline.

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In the space below, describe your experience working with a comprehensive stack of datasets and tools, such as: Python libraries, ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, SQL, and R. In your response, specify the roles or capacities in which you applied these technologies to perform health statistics and informatics.

Required Question

Employer Washoe County

Address 1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A Rm. 220

Reno, Nevada, 89512

Phone 775-328-2081

Website https://www.washoecounty.gov/