Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 17165
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Operations & Technology Services
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the DevOPS Manager of the Operation and Technology Services Office, the Senior Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines and collection systems at Harris County Public Health. The Senior Data Engineer will oversee data integration work, develop data models, maintain a data warehouse that support efficient data analysis and reporting. The Senior Data Engineer will provide technical guidance to others and recommend system improvements.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and build out data warehouse and analytics environment.
• Develop data pipelines, collection systems, and data models that support data analysis and reporting needs.
• Research ways to improve data collection and processing.
• Collaborate with data analytics teams across Harris County Public Health to provide efficient and relevant datasets.
• Share knowledge to compliment team-wide expertise.
• Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and assigned roles and responsibilities to cross-departmental stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned include special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field

Experience:

• 8 (eight) years of experience in database administration.
• 5 (five) years of experience with Stored Procedures, advanced query functions like Common Table Expressions, Pivots, etc. and other advanced RDBMS tasks
• 5 (five) years of experience with SSIS.
• 3 (three) years of experience practicing agile principles.
• 3 (three) years of working with HIPAA protected data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong SQL skills and database architecture.
• In-depth understanding of IT security and how to handle health protected data.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to analyze issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions to overcome challenges that may arise during the project.
• Be skilled in managing time efficiently, setting priorities, and meeting project deadlines.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging teamwork and knowledge sharing among project team members.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

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

• Experience in Azure and Snowflake platforms.
• Experience working with HL7 Data.
• Experience in business reporting.
• Experience with PowerBI.

General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-Funded Position
• Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department or task requirements.
• May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• May require travel.

Physical Demands:

• This is primarily a sedentary position.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02

If you selected a degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Other Related Field
• Non-Related Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in database administration(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than eight (8) years.
• Eight (8) years. or more.
• I do not have this experience.

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in database administration. DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in stored procedures, advanced query functions like Common Table Expressions, Pivots, etc. and other advanced RDBMS tasks, and experience with SSIS.(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Five (5) years or less.
• Five (5) years or more.
• I do not have this experience.

06

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in stored procedures, advanced query functions like Common Table Expressions, Pivots, etc. and other advanced RDBMS tasks, and experience with SSIS.DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in practicing agile principles and working with HIPAA protected data. (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years or more.
• I do not have this experience.

08

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in practicing agile principles and working with HIPAA protected data. DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
09

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in any of the following: Azure and Snowflake platforms, working with HL7 Data, business reporting, and experience with PowerBI.DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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