Data Analyst 1779

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$85,691 to $125,280 and $102,374 to $149,688

The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $129,226 to $160,546; $135,427 to $168,271; $135,991 to $168,940; $152,006 to $188,859

NOTES :
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per/lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_Dwp.pdf .


A Data Analyst conducts analysis and research related to urban planning, transportation, airports, utilities, police and other administrative and operational issues, and prepares and interprets quantitative analyses through the application of statistical and quantitative analysis concepts and techniques, mathematical models and simulation programs; may use statistical and general software packages involving the use of a personal computer or mainframe terminal; prepares forecasts and develops forecasting or machine learning models; may supervise and participate in the work of a small staff engaged in the above work; and performs other related duties.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with 12 semester or 18 quarter units in upper-division mathematics, statistics, or data analytics; AND one (1) year of full-time paid professional experience in applying advanced statistical, data analysis, or mathematical techniques; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university AND two (2) years of full-time paid professional experience in applying advanced statistical, data analysis, or mathematical techniques. Satisfactory completion of 15 semester units or 20 quarter units of graduate level work in statistical or quantitative analyses or a master’s degree in data analytics or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for a maximum of one year of full-time paid professional experience.

PROCESS NOTES
Applicants who lack six months of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience is met.
Applicants must:
a. List their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City application; and
b.List their completed upper-division mathematics, statistics, or data analytics course titles with the number of semester or quarter units as stated in the requirements, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the Application.
Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
Applicants wishing to substitute completion of 15 semester units or 20 quarter units of graduate level work in statistical or quantitative analyses or a master’s degree in data analytics or a related field for a maximum of one year of the required experience must list their school name and location, appropriate course titles, their respective number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course or degree claimed as qualifying in the text box which will appear in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accredited agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .
For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.
Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree and transcripts (annotated with upper-division courses in mathematics, statistics, or data analytics, and/or graduate level work in statistical or quantitative analyses, credit earned, and grade received) to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.


SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. For such positions, only applicants possessing one or more of the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment.

Two years of full-time paid experience performing daily large scale data gathering, database administration, network communication, software programming and statistical analysis using the MV-90 xi software program.
Two years of full-time paid experience performing daily large scale data gathering, database management, statistical related programming and analysis using SAS, R-Project/R, or Python using PyData Stack.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a dual major in Economics and Mathematics, or a major in Economics and a minor in Mathematics, or a major in Mathematics and a minor in Economics.
Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) Certification.
Microsoft Office Specialist Access certification.
Microsoft Power BI Certification.
Oracle Business Intelligence Foundation 11g Certified Implementation Specialist Certification.
Python for Managers certification.
Python 3 Programming Certification.
SQL Server Certification issued by Microsoft, Oracle, or SAP.
Tableau Desktop Certification.
Tableau Server Certification.



NOTES :
Those individuals that desire to be considered for Selective Certification as described above, must respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Selective Certification Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Selective Certification Questionnaire will not be considered further in selective certification.
Selective Certification 3 requires proof of bachelor’s degree and dual major in qualifying subjects. Applicants that desire to be considered for Selective Certification 3 must attach a copy of their qualifying degree to the on-line application at the time of filing. The degree must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the degree is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the proof of degree. Applicants who fail to submit the proof of degree at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.
Selective Certifications 4 through 12 require Certificates of Completion. Applicants that desire to be considered for Selective Certification 4 through 12 as described above must attach a copy of their Certificate(s) of Completion to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification.


WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024 .

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:
Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

The examination score will consist entirely of an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Analytical Ability; Technology Application; Supervision; Fact Finding; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: advanced statistical techniques and machine learning, mathematics as applied to statistics, and the application of statistical techniques in management problems; principles of using and designing data queries, tables, diagrams, charts, and graphs for reporting and recording data and the principles of statistical report writing; the theory and techniques of operations research; principles, techniques, and sources of information applicable to the collection, analysis (including forecasting), and presentation of data such as: social, economic, utility related load and physical data; computer programs and data systems and/or programs sufficient to integrate, query, and join data across disparate systems; statistical and mathematical analysis; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Data Analyst.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that the interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 9, 2024 TO DECEMBER 20, 2024 .

NOTES :

This examination is based on a validation study.
As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .
Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
In conjunction with Civil Services Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.


Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City Employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html

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http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html

Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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