DATA ANALYST AND QUALITY SPECIALIST

Port Orchard, WA, United States

OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate will have experience in the utilization of databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems used for entering, retrieving, and researching data and records. Knowledge of and ability to create reports using SQL and MS Power BI, and proficiency in the Office365 suite and SharePoint are essential to this job. This position will support the regional administration of behavioral health services in the SBHASO. Our new team member will manage ongoing data related programs, perform data analysis, and coordinate a management information system to maintain program data.

The ideal candidate has the ability to manage a comprehensive behavioral health database, including analyzing and evaluating the quality of data submission, as well as the ability to manage projects in compliance with state program requirements.

If you are an analytical thinker, love process improvement, and have excellent communication skills, we'd love to talk to you!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Human Services, Business Administration or related field and

Three years of experience in managing databases including creating queries and report management

At least one year of experience in creating and managing performance improvement projects

Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work

Please note: If you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting. Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The duties in this position are performed primarily in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Manage Power App and SharePoint list systems to support utilization management functions of the organization

Design, create, evaluate, and improve reports, workflows, and systems used in the organizational processes in conjunction with program staff and leadership.

Create, design, evaluate and implement data reports related to quality improvement activities, working with community, stakeholders and providers.

Provide backup to Data System Manager in the import and export of data files, managing edits and corrections, and running reports.

Prepare and manage data reported on the SBHASO Website.

Provide technical assistance to contracted providers regarding upload and management of data.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

This position is open until filled. First review of applications will occur the week of April 15, 2024, with interviews of qualified applicants taking place soon after.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:

Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)

Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette

Vision – VSP

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance – Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)

Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability

Voya Voluntary Insurance

Transportation incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx

Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide (Download PDF reader).

Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:

Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays

11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave

New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)

Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)

Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave

All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees

If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail.

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