DATA AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.  

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

Under the direction of the Health Data and Evaluation Director, the Data and Evaluation Coordinator collects and tracks public health project metrics and milestones.

NOTE: The Data and Evaluation Coordinator position is supported with grant funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which aims to expand access to COVID-19 preventative services through culturally competent communications, community-based testing and contact tracing, expand data infrastructure to capture social determinants of health and health disparities, build a more diverse and inclusive public health workforce, and facilitate cross-sectoral partnerships to address the fundamental causes of health inequities. As this is a grant-funded position, the role and job functions are subject to grant funding availability and grant guidelines.

• Support data and evaluation activities for grant programming to ensure that grant activities are effective and efficient.
• Make recommendations for improvement, highlight operational success and contribute to public health policy formation and development.
• Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to address COVID-19 health disparities among at-risk and underserved populations.
• Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages and qualitative data analysis techniques.
• Create data visualizations to help stakeholders understand and interpret COVID-19 health disparities data. Enhance the MHD’s publicly facing COVID-19 dashboard to better capture the social determinants of health.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders to ensure the highest quality of grant performance measurement.
• Increase the department’s capacity to evaluate and improve practices, programs, use of resources and strategic planning.
• Provide individualized training for stakeholders to ensure COVID-19 health disparity and social determinants of health data collection is relevant, strategic, and efficient.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret health data to develop useful and practical recommendations to address COVID-19 health disparities among high-risk and underserved populations.

• Establish a performance monitoring and reporting system; provide frequent progress reports including grant performance status and quality improvement outcomes.
• Collaboratively design an information technology infrastructure required to support grant performance and open data sharing with the community.
• Research, develop and implement performance management processes including an adequate training curriculum to support staff in obtaining COVID-19 and social determinants of health data.
• Maintain systems for tracking key performance indicators by continuously reviewing and analyzing the alignment of grant guidelines, strategies, and activities.
• Support the development of a post-COVID Strategic Plan and After-Action Report to inform future emergency responses

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date.  You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.
• Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.
• Must be willing to travel between the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) facilities and other community-based sites and/or work at multiple locations.
• Travel outside the City of Milwaukee for job related trainings, presentations and conferences; occasional overnight travel may be required.

1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, statistics, or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Two years of experience in data research, evaluation, collection, and analysis and/or functions related to the position.
3. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment and availability of a properly-insured vehicle for use on the job (automobile allowance provided).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Your transcript must be legible and include the following information: the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.  Student copies are acceptable.

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.

Technical

• Knowledge of public health research and evaluation methods.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies that contribute to the development of a vision for a healthy community.
• Ability to operate programs within grant guidelines and contribute to the development of programs and services.
• Knowledge of performance management systems for the program and organization.
• Ability to gather information and contribute to developing options for policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to examine the feasibility and geographic implications of policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to use public health informatics to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to determine the factors affecting the health of a community.
• Ability to assess future consequences and trends accurately to create strategies and plans.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and grant documents.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations relative to statistical and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with computer applications, including database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software. 

Grant Oversight

• Ability to provide oversight of organizational efforts to achieve and maintain the mission and vision of projects.  
• Ability to effectively and efficiently apply management principles related to the development and implementation of community projects and processes.
• Ability to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.
• Ability to foster an environment of inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully, are valued for their strengths and feel that they can safely express themselves.

Communication

• Ability to effectively engage and present information to top management, public groups, boards of directors, the media, and legislative bodies.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policies.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to solicit input from individuals and organizations to improve the health of a community.
• Ability to describe the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.
• Ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations.
• Ability to convey thoughts clearly, concisely, and accurately, both inside and outside the organization.

Interpersonal and Professional

• Ability to develop relationships with individuals and organizations to improve the health of a community.
• Ability to effectively disseminate results, present information, and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public, including the ability to explain technical concepts to lay audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, the public, various City of Milwaukee officials, and other agencies.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to represent the department with professionalism, honesty and integrity.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and well organized.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in public health.
• Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish work, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Detail orientation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills and sound judgment.

The current salary range (PG 2HX) is $55,962-$78,342 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $57,641-$80,692 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.  

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATION and further information may be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/.
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.  

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.