Data and Research Analyst-24254105

Salary:

$66,788.80 - $92,476.80 Annually

Location :

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type:

Regular - Full time

Job Number:

24254105

Department:

Public Defender

Division:

Primary Public Defender

Opening Date:

06/13/2024

Closing Date:

6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The County of San Diego has current openings for Data and Research Analyst .

July 2024 - 2.75% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board)

Interviews will take place the week of July 15, 2024. Job offers for selected candidates will be made soon after.

The current vacancy is in the Public Defender Department; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments.

Data and Research Analysts conduct data analysis and research to inform decisions related to policies, resource allocations, and operations. Incumbents are privy to highly confidential and sensitive information regarding decision-making processes on operational issues, as well as from individuals who have encounters with County departments in various sectors, including but not limited to criminal justice, medical, environmental, and social services data.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a degree in economics, public administration, sociology, public health, data science, or a related field and experience performing data analyses and/or data management in the government sector is highly desirable. A desire to collaborate with other staff (internal and external) is also important for this position due to the projects and where the data comes from. The ideal candidate will also be able to design and implement data analysis projects and have the flexibility to be the data analyst or project manager.
Duties include:

Applies rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and analysis of data Supports projects through cleaning and transforming various types of data Creates analytical datasets for different types of projects Performs descriptive and exploratory data analyses

Contributes creative ideas to the development of proposals for new projects or for changes to existing projects Provides technical assistance for projects that require data collection, cleaning, transformation, or analysis Is actively and thoughtfully engaged in the activities of multidisciplinary teams, drawing on their technical expertise to support analytic tasks Creates and maintains well documented code and other documentation required for other data analysts to replicate and reproduce work products Finds extracts and interprets data meanings in data for trends, solutions, improvements, efficiencies, and understanding community needs Builds dashboards and reports to visualize data statistics Collects, analyzes, and manages data to develop, monitor, and improve outcome-based performance measures that support evidence-based, data-driven decision-making

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HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:

Job Offer and Background Process begins the week of July 22, 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR, Four (4) years of full-time experience performing data analysis and/or research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making.

Notes: Education and work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ATTACHMENTS
For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, transcripts, diploma, foreign equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Required attachments submitted on or after February 29, 2008 do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation, such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) monthemployment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as

disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any

county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," "See Application," or "See Answers Above" as these are not valid answers.Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the questions above may be subject to verification.Do you understand this information?

Yes
No

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Please review the minimum qualifications on the job posting to make sure you meet them prior to applying. Non-qualified applicants will be rejected. Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications.

I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency
I have a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency
I have four (4) years of full-time experience performing data analysis and/or research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making
I have a combination of education and experience as stated in the minimum qualifications
I do not meet these minimum qualifications

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If you are attempting to meet the minimum qualifications with completed college coursework or education, you must attach college documents at the time of application at the ATTACHMENTS section. If no attachments are provided, your application may be rejected.College documents include copies of diploma, official transcripts, unofficial transcripts, foreign equivalency reports, or letters of verification authored by the college or university you attended.If you have already submitted your college documents during previous recruitments with the County of San Diego (2008 to present), you may by-pass these instructions.Have you attached your education information?

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No

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Please identify which experience in your work history you are using to qualify as full-time professional level experience performing data analysis and/or research activities to support program, policy, and/or operational decision-making.Please describe the related duties you performed on a regular basis for each position you are using to qualify.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

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Do you have experience with data management including developing way to obtain, store and present data?

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No

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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe your experience with data management including developing ways to obtain, store and present data.Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have this experience.

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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

San Diego County website
Governmentjobs.com
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County Employee Resources Group
College/University Career Site
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