What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at City of Austin?
Position Information
Posting Title
Research Analyst
Job Requisition Number
COA090348
Position Number
115499
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
DSD-Community Tree Program
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field, to include six (6) semester hours involving or related to statistics and one (1) year of experience in a research field. Or
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
None.
Notes to Applicants
The Development Services Department (DSD) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.
DSD is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join the City Arborist Program. The City Arborist Program is the regulatory extension of the Austin Community Tree Division located within the Development Services Department. The principal role of the Program is to administer the City’s tree preservation and replenishment regulations to ensure the community’s values are upheld. The primary duties of the Research Analyst position are to provide high quality data management, data analytics, technical support to staff, and reporting to the City Arborist Program and Community Tree Division. The position will also be responsible for identifying and assisting with implementing innovative value-added solutions for the program and division. Examples of tasks include: quality assuring permit data on a monthly and annual basis, preparing reports for City boards and commissions, and business process backup.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application: Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Although there are posting dates listed, Development Services may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.
Post Interview Verification: If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Assessment(s): Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency based assessment(s).
Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS.
Pay Range
$25.40 – $30.10 per hour
Hours
Monday – Friday; 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Limited telework opportunities may exist.
Limited telework opportunities may exist.
Job Close Date
11/15/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Development Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 - PDC
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Oracle/SQL to query and extract data.
- Experience with statistical analysis and statistics software.
- Experience maintaining and cleaning databases.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Proven experience in report writing and process improvements.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Gathers data to meet specific project objectives by using various informational sources.
- Assists in planning design instrumentation and research methodology for gathering data.
- Collects information and establishes a database to catalogue, update and retrieve data.
- Analyzes data to determine trend, discrepancies or other specific departmental business issues.
- Coordinates meetings with targeted audiences to identify or clarify departmental issues, which may include committees, consultants, citizen’s groups, etc.
- Authors or edits technical reports to provide a summary of findings.
- Manages data using statistical analysis processes and project management techniques.
- Conducts presentations and designs ancillary visual graphics to enhance reporting.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of statistical methodology.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to establish databases to maintain or track data.
- Ability to conduct presentations.
- Ability to author technical documents.
- Ability to identify variables and utilizing various resources to gather data.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Salary : $25 - $30
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