Data Analyst

Join the City of Renton’s IT division to leverage the power of the data in service of the community. As aData Analystyou 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 anexcellent benefitspackage, 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 To view a complete job description, click here Telework Program The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 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 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 [email protected] 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. This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details. • The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided. Deferred Compensation Program • The City contributes3%of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan. • Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.Retirement Plan • Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). • The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS* • Probation Officer • If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan. • Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.VEBA The City contributes1%of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses. Life Insurance • A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000. • Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee. • Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates. Long Term Disability Protection • Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary. Flexible Benefits • The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs. Vacation • Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years). • Employees may access their vacation immediately. Sick Leave • Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months. • Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period. Employee Assistance Program • A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems. Paydays • The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year). Holidays • The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract. Hours of Work • Flexible work schedules are available in many departments. Transportation • Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees. Please see theCity of Renton Benefits webpagefor more information.