Data Analyst 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Data Analysis Bureau. Under the direction of the Data Analyst 2, the Data Analyst 1, will assist in identifying geospatial data and analysis needs, gathering and integrating data on processes and patterns, managing and analyzing large datasets, and creating products to support data informed decision making in disasters and emergencies. Duties include, but are not limited to the following :

• Work with program areas to develop and build models in support of analytic use cases.
• Draft technical requirements and data definitions for scopes of work.
• Provide input on current approaches and recommends improvements to best achieve project goals.
• Collect and gather data from various internal and external sources and evaluate the data for completeness and relevance to emergency management needs.
• Clean and pre-process data to remove inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and duplication.
• Use statistical software (e.g., SAS, Excel, Tableau) and assist with continual improvement of data collection and processing efforts.
• Analyze data using appropriate statistical procedures to identify patterns and trends.
• Summarize results, creates written reports, and collaborates with program areas to develop solutions to identified needs.
• Translate technical data into layman terms.
• Review and suggest improvements to current or planned systems and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the agency's mission or other program areas.
• Travel may be required, up to 20%.

Minimum Qualifications This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education.

Data Analyst 1 level requirements :

Substitution : A master's degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience

Dependent upon qualifications, if appointed as a trainee, successful completion of a one-year or two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Data Analyst 1, SG-18.

Additional Comments NOTE : Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from SEOC, state field offices and / or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and / or increase in working hours, locations and / or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources / TR

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave. Building 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 180807 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.