Senior Data Support Specialist- BHD

Prince George's co.; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince George's County Health Department is seeking a Senior Data Support Specialist in the Behavioral Health Division to lead data analysis, reporting, and program evaluation for disease control efforts in the County. This role supervises staff, coordinates investigations, and communicates complex rules to internal teams and the public.

Based in Capitol Heights, MD, the position supports surveillance, data visualization, and the daily operations of the Disease Control program, contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological, physical or social science with a minimum of 30 semester credits; three years' public health investigative work including lead responsibilities; equivalent combinations may be considered (no equivalency for supervisory experience).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, coordinate, and monitor the unit's activities.
• Lead data analysis, data management, and data visualization county-wide.
• Perform data reporting and program evaluation.
• Explain and interpret laws, regulations and standards to subordinates and the general public.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of morbidity/mortality indices and calculate rates and prevalence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Data visualization

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/physical/social sciences

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Data Support Specialist - BHD, (Disease Control Specialist 4A)grade A27 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.

About the Position

This is professional, first-line supervisory, and administrative investigative work performed in order to identify, control and/or prevent the occurrence of communicable/infectious disease in the County. Incumbents are responsible for supervising, planning, coordinating, and monitoring the assigned activity as part of a comprehensive County-wide public health program. A significant aspect of the work involves explaining rules, laws and regulations to subordinates, other public and private agencies and the general public concerning the program. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level management and supervisory position and is evaluated in terms of adequacy and conformance to established departmental policies, procedures and regulations.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

• Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate positions as defined in the Personnel Law Section 16 102(59).
• Monitors/coordinates the investigative activities of subordinate staff in order to ensure that unit operations are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Leads and oversees all BHD/LBHA data analysis, data management and data visualization county-wide.
• Data reporting and program evaluation.
• Approves course of action for the most difficult and complex cases.
• Explains and interprets laws, regulations and standards for subordinates and the general public.
• Prepares/supervises the preparation of summary reports and correspondence of a difficult nature which provide indices of morbidity and mortality; calculates rates and prevalence of disease and determines its impact on the community based on statistical inference.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in or a minimum of thirty (30) semester credits in one of the biological physical and/or social science.
• Three (3) years' experience in Public Health investigative work of which one (1) year must have included lead responsibilities.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Salary Range Transparency:

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates:

November 16-18, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

9187 Central Avenue Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.