Open Data Analyst
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:
Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking an Open Data Analyst to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County providing Information Technology Public Safety and Justice Technologies 311 Constituent Engagement Services Fleet Services and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court the Countys governing body directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control infrastructure healthcare housing and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
The Open Data Analyst will guide efforts to ensure data assets support Harris Countys Open Data Policy. The individual will work to promote accessibility and availability of data to the public.
Job Duties:
Works with Harris County Departments to expand an open data program.
Provides guidance on open data governance.
Reviews and validates metadata associated with data assets.
Responds to data inquiries.
Adheres to strict security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all data and information.
Performs administrative duties as needed.
May be assigned other duties as directed by a supervisor or senior staff member.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or related field.
Experience:
Five (5) or more years experience as an Open Data Analyst or related position.
Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Ability to interact with staff at all levels
- Strong knowledge of personal computers and various software specifically Microsoft Office
Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian maintenance).
Automatic Disqualification:- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for any Felony and any Class A Misdemeanor
- Convictions probation or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor if within the previous 10 years
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Experience:
Typically has five (5) or more years experience in processing data including data collection data entry cleaning transformation integration analysis and visualization.
Typically has five (5) or more years experience using Snowflake SQL Server Azure SQL or similar database.
General Information
Additional Information:
A resume and cover letter must be submitted with the application.
Three professional references must be provided.
Location:
1111 Fannin St. Houston TX 77002
Work Schedule/Arrangement:
Monday - Friday
8 hours/day Hybrid
The position is not remote and requires three in office days a week.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- SQL
- Power BI
- R
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Data Management
- Data Mining
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
- Analytics
