Library Data Analyst

JOB Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Library Data Analyst.Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.This is professional work involving the collection, cleaning, and interpretation of data sets, reports, and statistical research to support the operations and decision-making of the Jacksonville Public Library. This position includes conducting data reviews to identify trends, resolve issues, and enhance library services. The work requires knowledge of and the ability to apply theories, principles and practices of data analysis and process improvement, which is usually gained through degree granting schools or related work experience. Contacts with others require skill in understanding and influencing people which are important in providing reporting and process improvement services, discussing, and resolving work-related issues and problems, presenting, and defending recommendations and decisions, and making presentations. Work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards and because of changing priorities or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work involves differing situations requiring the use of judgment in searching for solutions or new applications. Work is performed mainly in an office environment. Operates a motor vehicle. Operates a personal computer and standard office equipment. Physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time, using standard office equipment on an ongoing basis, and occasionally lifting and moving light objects weighing less than 50 pounds. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, or well-defined policies; the worker plans and organizes the work and determines priorities; and the work is generally reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy, acceptability of results, quality, and timeliness. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Collects and compiles data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Cleanses and preprocesses data to prepare it for analysis.Performs exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in the data utilizing statistical methods and tools to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights. Develops and applies data models to predict outcomes and support decision-making processes.Creates clear and compelling visualizations, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to present data-driven insights to stakeholders. Communicates complex data findings in an understandable and actionable manner. Assists with development of data models, metrics, and data points stored in a data lake.Generates regular and ad-hoc reports based on data analysis results. Prepares and presents reports, charts, graphs, to support library staff, including ad hoc analysis and reporting or included within an automatically generated report associated with monthly reporting or daily tactical information.Utilizes data mining techniques to discover hidden patterns and insights in large datasets. Identify opportunities for data-driven process optimization and improvement.Produces and maintains clear documentation about the technical infrastructure of Performance Analytics software as well as writing comments in source code that is easy for a future programmer to follow and understand.Maintains simple (internal) web applications written in JavaScript or Python frameworks.Performs related work as required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OPEN REQUIREMENTS:Six years of education and/or professional experience in data analysis, statistical reporting, or a related analytics field.A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Services/Systems, Library and Information Science, or a closely related field is preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The probationary period for this class is six (6) months. LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Depending on assignment, a valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained. Depending on assignment, must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. A resume is required. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers.To ensure you receive email notifications, be suretomake “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. 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You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans AffairsAttention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email:[email protected]