Data Modeling Analyst jobs in Acra, NY

Kathy M. Sheehan Tatiana Diaz Albany City Hall
Mayor Director of Human Resources 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301

(p) 518-434-5049

(f) 518-434-5269

Notice of Job Opening

Position: Data Analyst

Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the enclosed job

description.

• PLEASE NOTE: This position is in the competitive class and will be

filled on a provisional basis pending the outcome of the civil service

examination.

Department: Police

Number of Vacancies
1

to be filled:

$57,200 - $85,800 annually
Rate of Pay:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule: 37.5 hours/week

Application Deadline: Until Filled

All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov

to be considered for the job opening.

Residency Requirement: YES

Per City Code § 62-1, all individuals hired by the City of Albany

municipal government must be or become residents of the City of

Albany within 180 days of hire. Failure to move into the City shall be

deemed a voluntary resignation.

The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

Revised on Thursday, February 15, 2024

City of Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Revised: 01/24/2024

DATA ANALYST

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general supervision of

the Department Head and/or their designee, the incumbent performs statistical analysis,

data visualization, and agency and reporting initiatives for the Department. This position

has a specific focus on developing and coordinating systems and processes that engage and

solicit data management and reporting analytics across the department.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) 

Ability to capture vision, utilize great communication skills to collaborate and partner
with multidisciplinary team members to help launch strategic data driven initiatives; 

Lead point of contact and subject matter expert for obtaining all data aspects of
Departmental programs; 

Knowledgeable of the high level of reporting needed to provide data and capture big
picture objectives; 

Works closely with IT department in building of pertinent data for real time information
(Dashboard) & reporting; 

Understands what’s behind automation and entailed in building, revising &
troubleshooting the reporting aspects of analytics; 

Ability to lead the metrics for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives 

Develop reports to look at trends; 

Collects, organizes and analyzes statistical data and information as needed for various
requests Collects and converts raw data into valid information and conveys information

based on the request in various formats; 

Collects, stores and disseminates all pertinent information gathered/received; 

Attend appropriate meetings, training and conferences related to data reporting; 

Prepares data related and other maps utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS); 

Performs association link analysis and other techniques by drawing data from
departmental, private and other sources to form information on groups and their inter

and intra-relationships; 

Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system; 

Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:


Good knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in data collections
and crime analysis; 

Good knowledge of basic research methods and procedures used in statistical analysis; 

Good knowledge of products addressing tactical, operational and resource allocation
analysis; 

Good knowledge of personal computers and office equipment; 

Ability to interpret crime statistics;

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Ability to easily consume, process and analyze data, as well as to respond with
appropriate strategies and tactics 

Ability to use GIS mapping software and prepare accurate base maps, including
geocoding; 

Ability to conduct demographic analysis; 

Ability to understand, interpret, and analyze complex and detailed written material
including arrest reports; 

Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs
including word processing, spreadsheet and databases or other software related to the

reporting and analysis of data; 

Ability to organize material and prepare effective narrative reports and business
correspondence; 

Ability to plan and organize individual workload and meet established deadlines; 

Ability to present data, reports, and comments clearly and concisely both orally and in
writing; 

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and other
governmental and private agencies;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the

New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher

in Data Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Criminal Justice, Criminology,

Sociology or a related field and one (1) year of full time experience (or its *part-time

equivalent) in research, data collection and analytical report preparation, OR

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or one accredited
by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in Data

Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Criminal Justice or a related field and

three (3) years of full time experience (or its *part-time equivalent) in research, data

collection and analytical report preparation. OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A)
and (B) above.

*** (18) Eighteen months part-time work experience is equivalent to one (1) year full time

experience at the discretion of the Municipal Civil Commission.

Issued: 03/30/2022

Revised: 01/24/2024

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