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STAFF ANALYST

Salary

$75,816.00 - $93,823.34 Annually

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37215

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

Community Health Services - Area Operations Support

Opening Date

10/08/2025

Closing Date

10/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN#37215

Division: Public Health Branch

Section: Public Health Branch

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm As Needed*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Staff Analyst provides analytical and administrative support across various programs and bureaus within Public Health Services. This role leverages data to enhance operational efficiency, inform decision-making, and drive procedural improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. This role requires a proactive, results-oriented individual who can balance administrative tasks with analysis while ensuring alignment with public health objectives and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for EPIC-related activities, reporting, and ensuring clear communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.

+ Lead the coordination and implementation of system enhancement packs in EPIC and other systems, aligning enhancements with operational and strategic goals.

+ Notify relevant users about system changes, enhancements, and updates, and organize training sessions to ensure smooth adoption and support.

+ Collaborate with internal teams, program/bureau heads, and external partners to meet program objectives and maintain alignment with health department goals.

+ Maintain clear documentation on system enhancements, training materials, and user feedback, evaluating effectiveness and suggesting improvements.

+ Lead meetings, training sessions, and presentations to align stakeholders on project goals, compliance standards, and best practices.

+ Develop and distribute guidance documents supporting policy and procedural implementations.

+ Plan, develop, and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely completion within scope.

+ Supervise and mentor staff, providing leadership and ensuring resources for team success.

+ Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining and updating procedural manuals.

+ Provide administrative support to other programs/bureaus as needed and assist with logistics coordination.

+ Assess and improve processes, developing new procedures to increase efficiency and enhance compliance.

+ Conduct program application reviews and provide feedback to ensure compliance with standards.

+ Prepare reports, documents, and presentations, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication.

+ Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

+ Stay informed of regulatory compliance standards and contribute to policy development.

+ Evaluate program performance and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

General Fund

Pay Grade 26

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4885). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a valid/current drivers license?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please select the scenario that best describes your education as it pertains to this position.

+ High school diploma /GED

+ Associates degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed

+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed

+ Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed

+ Post-Masters (PhD/Doctorate) degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed

+ None of the Above

04

How many verifiable years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience do you have?

+ Less than 1 year

+ Up to 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 3

+ 3 years but less than 5

+ 5 years but less than 7

+ 7 or more years

+ No experience

05

Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

+ BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a Worksheet, creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail

+ INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges, reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message

+ ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar

+ EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, Pivot tables, and create MS Excel applications, managing multiple calendars

+ No experience

06

What is your level of experience with Power BI? Please select the option that best describes your proficiency:

+ Beginner: I have little to no experience with Power BI, but I am familiar with basic data visualization concepts.

+ Intermediate: I can create basic reports and dashboards, connect data sources, and perform simple data transformations.

+ Advanced: I am proficient in using Power BI’s advanced features, including DAX, Power Query, creating complex reports, and developing data models.

+ Expert: I have extensive experience with Power BI, including designing end-to-end solutions, optimizing reports for performance, and managing large datasets.

+ No experience

07

This role requires strong collaboration across departments and external stakeholders. Can you provide an example of a project where you led cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

+ Led a team of internal staff and external partners on a project, overcoming challenges through regular communication and setting clear milestones.

+ I have mostly worked alone and have not had much experience in leading cross-functional teams.

+ I collaborated with my team but faced difficulties in engaging external stakeholders, resulting in minimal progress.

+ I prefer not to lead cross-functional teams but am comfortable contributing to a collaborative effort.

08

Which of the following best describes your role in using EPIC?

+ I have never used EPIC

+ I avoid using EPIC whenever possible

+ I have basic EPIC knowledge

+ I regularly use and manage EPIC including training others

09

Have you completed any formal training or certification related to EHR support, specifically within the EPIC system?

+ Yes, I have completed formal training/certification in EPIC EHR support

+ No, I have not received formal training in EPIC EHR support

10

What aspect of EPIC’s EHR system can be customized to fit specific organizational needs?

+ The underlying software code

+ The user interface and workflow templates

+ The data encryption algorithms

+ The physical hardware used for data storage

11

How do you prioritize and assess the impact of EPIC changes before implementation to ensure they benefit all users and align with organizational goals? Can you provide an example of a time when you successfully implemented such a change?

12

This position involves ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Can you provide an example where you identified a gap in compliance or a regulatory issue and took steps to address it?

13

Are you comfortable communicating and taking lead in projects with multiple bureaus and areas within an organization? Provide an example.

14

Are you able to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment? Provide an example.

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