What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Data Strategist position at Gilbert, Arizona?
We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Public Works Data Strategist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Public Works Data Strategist reports to the Assistant Public Works Director. The primary duties of this position include:
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
Remote Work: In alignment with the Town of Gilbert Remote Work Guideline, the Engineering Data Strategist position has been identified as an eligible position for the “Hybrid” remote work category, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions For This Position Include
This position has been designated as a Light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Math, or any other closely related field?
If you indicated in the previous question that your degree is in a related field, please describe it in the space below. If you do not have a degree in a related field, please enter N/A.
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Do you have at least five years of experience in data analytics or equivalent combinations of education and experience?
If you have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working with data management applications?
If you have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have using industry-standard reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Power BI, or Tableau?
If you have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please provide reporting tools used and how they were used in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working with data management including GIS in the areas of water, wastewater, streets and solid waste?
If you do have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below, please include the type of data management programs/analytics specific to the areas of water, wastewater, streets and solid waste. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have explaining data to the layperson and working cross-departmentally with stakeholders, executives, and employees with varied skill levels to tell a story with data?
If you do have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please provide an example of how data was used to tell a story in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing training to assist staff members in the use of data and data warehouses?
If you do have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Public Works Data Strategist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Public Works Data Strategist reports to the Assistant Public Works Director. The primary duties of this position include:
- Establish, administer, and manage data and processes related to specific applications including workflow, troubleshooting, user maintenance, and vendor liaison.
- Analyze and manipulate data sets to provide visualization and insight of Public Works-related data to the division/department/organization as needed.
- Complete data analysis for Public Works related functions as requested.
- Effectively communicate conclusions and recommendations based on data analysis findings.
- Mentor other members of the Public Works Team on how to articulate and use data.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to existing processes, configurations, documentation, and reporting.
- View Full Job Description Here
- Posting Closes: April 24
- Candidate Review: Week of April 28
- Virtual Interview Invites Sent: May 1
- Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: May 8
- Interview Invites Sent: May 12
- In-Person Interviews: Week of May 19
- Second Round Interviews: Week of May 26
About You
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems and 3 years of data or business analytics experience. However, a non-technical degree can be acceptable if complemented with the appropriate certifications and/or experience.
- 3 years of application administration and configuration.
- 5 years of application support with database experience.
- 5 years of business process analysis and project management.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Power BI.
- Must have at least three years of experience with SQL queries, extracting meaningful data from SQL databases, and the ability to use industry-standard reporting tools like Crystal Reports. (SQL, Power BI, Tableau)
- Additional requirements can be found in the job description.
Remote Work: In alignment with the Town of Gilbert Remote Work Guideline, the Engineering Data Strategist position has been identified as an eligible position for the “Hybrid” remote work category, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions For This Position Include
This position has been designated as a Light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
- Yes
- No
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Math, or any other closely related field?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated in the previous question that your degree is in a related field, please describe it in the space below. If you do not have a degree in a related field, please enter N/A.
04
Do you have at least five years of experience in data analytics or equivalent combinations of education and experience?
- Yes
- No
If you have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working with data management applications?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5
If you have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
08
How many years of experience do you have using industry-standard reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Power BI, or Tableau?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5
If you have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please provide reporting tools used and how they were used in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
10
How many years of experience do you have working with data management including GIS in the areas of water, wastewater, streets and solid waste?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5
If you do have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe your experience in detail in the space below, please include the type of data management programs/analytics specific to the areas of water, wastewater, streets and solid waste. If not, please enter N/A.
12
How many years of experience do you have explaining data to the layperson and working cross-departmentally with stakeholders, executives, and employees with varied skill levels to tell a story with data?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5
If you do have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please provide an example of how data was used to tell a story in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
14
How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing training to assist staff members in the use of data and data warehouses?
- No experience in this area
- Less than one year
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5
If you do have the type of experience indicated in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)
- Veteran
- Disabled Veteran
- Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
- Disabled Person
- Required Question
