Data Analyst

Join the City of Renton's IT division to leverage the power of the data in service of the community. As a Data Analyst you will be working to help make actionable insights, improve services, support transparency and drive informed decision making across departments for the benefit of the City. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation and communicating otherwise complex data to tell a larger story, this position offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and create lasting value. See the below Education, Experience and License requirements for the full list of requirements.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate to develop a Data Management Plan and identify best practices for data-sharing, data handling activities, including compliance and regulations on data privacy and disclosure;
• Collaborate in defining specifications for creation of new reports, development through to validation and testing;
• Setup, collect and analyze data to measure the success of the City's programs and pilots;
• Scope, develop and manage collaborative cross-sector relationships for data exchange and access with third-party partners.
• Produce, understand, and review for accuracy, organization-wide operations analysis and reports based on data collection. Identify concerning trends;
• Design reports, dashboards, accessible infographics and other visual data presentations for diverse audiences.
• Make recommendations about the methods and ways in which the agency obtains and analyses data to improve quality and the efficiency of data systems;
• As directed, train and support department staff to prepare analysis and impact assessments of management issues.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.

• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

Minimum Requirements -

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in Data Analytics or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data models, data management, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Or minimum 5 years of relevant education and experience.
• Valid Drivers' License.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a required national fingerprint-based records check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to __ pounds (occasionally or regularly).
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure:

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing or interview process may contact sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.