What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Science Analyst II (Dallas Water Utilities) position at City of Dallas, TX?
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Job Summary
The Data Science Analyst II provides professional analysis, evaluation, and research of various data streams and utilizes large data sets to determine unique insights to further business needs. Provides analytical information to management regarding department procedures, processes, and structure to assistmanagement in organization improvement.
Job Description
Overview
The Data Science Analyst II provides professional analysis, evaluation, and research of various data streams and utilizes large data sets to determine unique insights to further business needs. Provides analytical information to management regarding department procedures, processes, and structure to assist
management in organization improvement.
management in organization improvement.
Essential Functions
Works with various personnel, management, and department staff to effectively perform analysis that answers business questions, solves business needs, clarifies data, and adds business values.
2 Researches, identifies, and runs various database algorithms to find and locate data sets and other information; forecasts, data mines, and performs statistical analysis to assist organization and department in solving challenging problems.
3 Works with other team members to apply statistical analysis, pattern recognition with domain and program specific knowledge to solve business issues.
4 Assists and supports in the development of predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, and other business outcomes.
5 Develops tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy; analyzes information to improve business decisions.
6 Provides detailed and concise data sets to decision makers to assist in leveraging data to drive program, service, and department solutions.
7 Conducts studies, gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, develops reports, summaries, recommendations, and visual representations, and performs statistical programming and provides consultation and technical assistance; conducts research and logical analysis of procedural, financial and structural barriers to determine areas of needed improvement; appraises and evaluates the desirability and feasibility of fiscal and program restructuring, and develops or directs the development of recommendations to senior management.
8 Documents procedures for future reference and may make recommendations for data analysis process improvements; counsels clients in interpreting and summarizing statistical results.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of data management and systems.
2 Knowledge of data science analytics.
3 Knowledge of data models and algorithms
4 Ability to provide source data analytics to facilitate business needs.
5 Ability to work with various personnel and stakeholders to identify business needs.
6 Ability to research, investigate, and identify data issues.
7 Ability to manage data analytics projects and timelines.
8 Ability to create and present sound and accurate reports.
9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
10 Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Management, Data Science, Machine Learning or similar applicable fields.
EXPERIENCE:
- Four (4) years of experience in database management, operations, statistical analysis (which must have included one or more of the following machine learning frameworks):
- Keras
- Tensorflow
- PyTorch
- SQL Server
EQUIVALENCY(IES):
- High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
- Associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specific degree field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
- Master’s degree or higher in a specific degree field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the stated education and experience requirements.
OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):
- No felony or class A misdemeanor convictions.
- No class B misdemeanor conviction within the last ten (10) years.
- No family violence convictions.
- Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge.
Salary Range
$64,252.45 - $79,800.20
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Salary : $64,252 - $79,800
