Job Description

POSTING DATE: 07/11/2024

CLOSING DATE: 07/26/2024 at 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 ANNUALLY

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

Class Description

A Data Analyst, is an entry-level position, performs work that involves studying and interpreting data, to provide insight to decision makers. Data Analysts are responsible for gathering data, organizing information, analyzing historical results, making forecasts and projections, making recommendations, and generating Excel models, presentations, and reports. Work of this class does not involve any supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek, subject to evening or weekend work as required. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license, training, and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two (2) years of related technical experience.

OR

NOTE(EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education. Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have skills in at least one of the following: R, Python, GIS, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau.

Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities

• Baseline understanding of principles and theory within area(s) of responsibility (gained through multiple years of progressive experience, training or formal education in area of assignment) and is developing depth of knowledge and practical application.
• Skilled in the diagnosis, troubleshooting and/or maintenance of IT systems.
• New technology (as applicable): Learn to operate and maintain new technology; assist in transitions.
• Resolves problems requiring analysis and the discernment of the most suitable solution(s)/processes(s) available. Selects from "in the box"/best practice models/strategies to resolve problems.
• Uses skills and abilities to complete routine tasks at the beginning, while growing toward completing tasks of increasing complexity.
• Uses basic understanding of the field to perform job duties; may need some guidance on job duties; applies learning to recommend options to address unusual situations.
• Recognizes basic knowledge and skills and the ability to apply learning in everyday situations under direct guidance or supervision.
• Competent to work on several phases of computer operations, but still needs instruction and guidance for other (more complex) phases.
• Participates in specialized projects under direction of a higher-level IT professional.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
  
  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov

Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Job Tags

Full time, Trial period, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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