Healthcare Associated Infections Surveillance Data Analyst - HP IV - HAI/AR Program

• Completes the HAI Annual Report required of the Department by C.R.S. 25-3-601-607 to be delivered to the legislature by Sept. 15 every year. The report contains facility-specific, risk-adjusted rates of healthcareassociated infections to be published on the CDPHE website for public review. The HAI Advisory Committee advises CDPHE on the contents of the report. Historically, the HAI Annual Report has been a print report. 
• Complete the written report as required, and updates a web-based, interactive graphical version of the HAI Annual Report for public use. 
• Assuring the quality of data reported to NHSN, freezing the datasets after the final report date on April 15th, analyzing the data, producing data tables and graphical displays, and completing a written summary. 
• Provide regular updates on progress to the HAI Advisory Committee and solicit feedback, including: provide recommendations on data visualization and analysis of NHSN data, provide explanations of data suppression. 
• Lead discussions with the HAI Advisory Committee about changes to reportable conditions to be included in the report. This position must use knowledge of NHSN, experience with statistical coding and analysis, and knowledge of best practices for public health data display to compile and organize a complex report on schedule.
• Staff authority and expert in NHSN surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic use. The position thoroughly understands reporting requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE, C.R.S. 25-3-601-607). This position is fluent and up to date in NHSN surveillance definitions and reporting protocols. 
• Provides technical assistance and expertise to internal staff including senior staff and across divisions, and external stakeholders (healthcare facilities, providers, agencies, and others) submitting data into, or working with data in, NHSN. 
• Monitors quality of data reported to NHSN and provides quarterly feedback reports to reporting healthcare facilities. 
• Works with NHSN staff to resolve technical issues related to use of NHSN by CDPHE and healthcare partners. 
• Provides recommendations to CDPHE leadership and HAI Advisory Committee on Colorado HAI reporting requirements using data from NHSN
• Develop and implement visual summaries of surveillance data collected by the HAI/AR Program. Surveillance projects include population-based and facility-based surveillance for HAIs, AR organisms, antimicrobial stewardship core elements, and antimicrobial use. 
• Develop inventive uses for HAI data. This position is expected to stay current on latest methodologies in analyses for HAI public health data, including more innovative approaches, in other state and local health departments, and determine when to apply these methods in Colorado. 
• Produce public-facing, interactive, web-based data visualizations and internal reports. Update the data visualizations annually for external stakeholder review. 
• Provide technical support to HAI/AR Program staff for data management, statistical coding, and analyses.
• Works with other data analysts throughout the Communicable Disease Branch to identify best practices and standard approaches for data display. 
• Coordinate and lead select projects of the Emerging Infections Program on occasion.

Residency Requirement: (New)

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in epidemiology, data management, public healthy data surveillance and analysis or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR

A combination of related education public health sciences, statistics, computer science or data management and/or relevant experience in epidemiology, data management, public health data surveillance and analysis or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to seven (7) years.

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:  

• Advanced degree or training in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistic
• At least two one (2) years of experience organizing and managing complex database
• Experience in applying fundamental concepts of epidemiology, including calculating measures of risk, direct and indirect adjustment of confounding, tests of statistical significance, addressing epidemiologic bias, and epidemiologic study design
• Experience with public health communication, best practices for public health data display, and producing public health reports
• Proficient in the use of R to clean and restructure data and perform statistical analysis
• Proficient in the use of Tableau for data display
• Proficient in the use of RMarkdown or Quarto for reproducible reporting
• Proficient in the use of git or GitHub
• Proficient in the use of the Google Workspace, including Google Sheets
• Knowledgeable about healthcare-associated infections and/or the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
• Self-motivated learner, able to work independently and with a team

• Experience monitoring, assessing and addressing causes of discrepancies within a data collection system

• Experience interpreting, analyzing, summarizing data and reporting findings of analysis

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Critical Status: Must be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: 

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The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.