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City of Rochester, New York Data Analyst in Rochester, New York
Data Analyst
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Data Analyst
Salary
$75,865.00 - $100,033.00 Annually
Location
Rochester, NY
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
24DM727NBA28
Department
Neighborhood & Business Development
Bureau
Commissioner's Office
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
General Description
The Data Analyst position will work as part of a team to lead the City's centralized data and analytics efforts and assist in the digital transformation of the organization through cross-departmental partnerships. This position requires a great deal of self-direction and self-motivation, and the ability to carry projects independently from ideation to execution. A combination of strong organizational and technical/analytical skills are necessary for success, as is the ability to navigate many stakeholder relationships and work well/communicate with others from a wide range of backgrounds. Strong candidates will have education and experience demonstrating their ability to work with autonomy to define and accomplish goals in complex problem spaces {e.g., data analytics support tea m; consulting work). A background or strong interest in process in lea n process improvement and agile project management is also preferred, as is a familiarity with the structure of the public sector. Ability to work effectively both independently and as collaborative team member.
This is a Competitive Class position. The individual selected to fill this vacancy will be given a provisional appointment and will be required to participate in the next Civil Service Examination for this title.
A qualified applicant may be provisionally appointed and serve in the position until a Civil Service Examination is administered and an appropriate eligible list can be established to make a permanent appointment in accordance with the Civil Service Rule of Three. (See " http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935786 " Provisional Appointment - FAQ's) If you are already a City employee and have permanent, competitive status in your current position and appointment to this title would result in a provisional appointment in another department, you will lose your previous permanent competitive rights.
CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.
Typical Work Activities
Perform detailed analysis (statistical/quantitative, spatial, and qualitative) for internal and external clients at all levels (i.e., executives, middle managers, front line, community groups, and the public);
Design, build, and maintain analytics tools, including explanatory and predictive models, data visualizations, web maps, and analytical applications; conduct workshops to gather technical requirements; plan and execute testing of minimally viable products;
Apply knowledge of IT systems generally and analytic tools specifically, including Excel, SQL, R and/or Python, ArcGIS, Tableau, Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate; some working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript helpful;
Design, plan, and coordinate cross-departmental governance and analytics projects, partnerships, and initiatives;
Lead training sessions on data, analytics, mapping, and lean process improvement;
Represent the Department at meetings with key internal and external stakeholders; effectively communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience;
Prepare and deliver professional technical and non-technical reports and presentations to key internal and external stakeholders;
Help to maintain and evolve the City’s Open Data Portal;
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in an applied analytical or technical degree field (e.g., applied statistics, applied mathematics, data or policy analysis, computer science, information technology, applied economics, business analytics or intelligence, etc.) PLUS one (1) year of experience providing data/analytics support..
OR
Bachelor's Degree in an applied analytical or technical degree field (e.g., applied statistics, applied mathematics, data or policy analysis, computer science, information technology, applied economics, business analytics or intelligence, etc.) PLUS three (3) years of experience providing data/analytics support..
For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.
Agency
City of Rochester (NY)
Address
30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614
Phone
585-428-7115
Website
http://www.cityofrochester.gov
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