What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Data Science position at The City of Fort Worth?
Pay Range: $20/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, January 31, 2025
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Intern – Data Science job is available with the City of Fort Worth FWLab. The Data Analytics division of FWLab delves into large sets of data to extract meaningful insights and identify trends. Utilizing advanced statistical, computational, and visualization tools, they assist in decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. Their findings often drive business strategies, optimize processes, and pinpoint areas of improvement or opportunity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Epidemiology, Climate Science, or a similar quantitative field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Machine Learning and Data Science techniques, as well as the underlying math (e.g., Linear Regression, Bayesian Statistics).
- Experience in Python (and/or other languages desirable, e.g., R, Julia).
- Creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas.
- Knowledge of nonlinear dynamical systems or stochastic adaptive control theory.
The Intern – Data Science job responsibilities include:
- Use scientific method to develop risk models and machine learning solutions.
- Present work to a range of stakeholders, including senior management.
- Be willing to question assumptions and conventional wisdom, and have a bias for action.
Salary : $20
