Analyst, Data Health & Safety

Data Analyst

The Data Analyst supports Countywide implementation of the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy by managing, analyzing, and reporting safety data generated from inspections, contractor performance records, incidents, and compliance activities. The Data Analyst plays a key role in ensuring that safety information is accurately captured, standardized, and used to drive informed decision-making, improve contractor accountability, and support County safety oversight. Under general supervision, the Data Analyst develops and maintains dashboards, databases, and reporting systems that track relevant information such as inspection findings, training requirements, stop-work events, escalations, incident investigations, corrective actions, and contractor safety performance metrics. This position provides analytical support to the Health and Safety Manager, Harris County Toll Road Authority County (HCTRA) Safety Inspectors, departmental leadership, and the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity in its role as HCTRA Safety Monitor under the Worksite Safety Policy by identifying trends, forecasting risk, and generating routine and ad-hoc reports for executive review. The Data Analyst works collaboratively with project managers, safety personnel, contractors, and the HCTRA Safety Inspectors to ensure timely and accurate data exchange, alignment with HCTRA County retention and reporting standards, and integration of safety data into contractor evaluation and future procurement decisions. This role is essential to creating a data-driven safety culture and strengthening long-term compliance across all HCTRA County construction operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Presents safety data findings to HCTRA Safety Committee, representative on the County Worksite Safety Committee, department leadership, and/or other stakeholders, translating complex safety metrics into clear visualizations and narratives for easy understanding to support decision making and policy adjustments. Develops and maintains interactive dashboards and reports using Quickbase and/or Power BI and other data visualization tools to track key safety metrics, including worksite visits conducted, worker interviews, safety issues identified and resolved, contractor compliance rates, injury/illness incidents, and heat illness prevention measures.
• Ensures adherence to data governance, privacy regulations, and recordkeeping requirements while safeguarding confidential worker complaint information. Compiles and analyzes data for mandatory quarterly worksite safety reports to Commissioners Court, including metrics on inspections, violations, corrective actions, worker injuries/illnesses, and identifiable causes of incidents.
• Creates and implements effective data collection processes to gather relevant information from diverse sources, including safety information from construction worksites, HCTRA Safety Inspectors, contractor reports, and worker complaints via HCTRA Whistle Blower hot line, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the data.
• Analyzes complex safety datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights related to workplace injuries, violations, near-misses, and contractor safety performance that can inform policy improvements and enhance worker safety. Data Performs data cleansing and validation on OSHA 300 logs, inspection checklists, incident reports, and contractor certifications to uphold data integrity and ensure accurate safety performance tracking.
• Works closely with the HCTRA, Safety Inspectors, HCTRA project managers, and the Worksite Safety Committee to collect, organize, and report data related to quarterly safety reporting, post-project analysis, and contractor performance evaluation. Supports the development and tracking of contractor safety performance data for use in future contract awards and evaluation processes. Undertakes any additional tasks as necessary to support the overall objectives of the Worksite Safety Policy and the department.

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field. Additional experience can be substituted on a year-to-year basis for the required college education.
• Two (2) years of experience in data analysis, data management, or related roles.

Preferred:

• Data analysis, data management, or related work experience in the field of construction.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), data models, and querying large datasets.
• Knowledge of Quickbase HCTRA – Health & Safety Tracking System.
• Knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and probability.
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining dashboards for performance tracking, with the ability to evaluate data from various perspectives and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to non-technical audiences effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring data accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve, with expertise in interpreting complex data and identifying key insights.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to integrate information from diverse datasets and create coherent reports or models.
• Ability to be dependable and maintain good attendance.

Physical Demands:

This role is primarily sedentary, consisting mainly of sitting with occasional standing, walking, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This position also requires a high level of attention to detail, the ability to develop new ideas or processes, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and retain key information from reference materials as needed.

Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours Work:

This is a full-time position with the typical work hours of Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Work Environment:

This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

Reporting Relations:

Reports To Position: Health & Safety Manager Supervises Positions: Health & Safety Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.