Job Description
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THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION AND IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform moderately complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research work. Conduct detailed data analysis and extensive research, providing results and monitoring and implementing data quality. Analyze data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques; and interpret results to identify significant differences and patterns in data. Work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Query and compile crash, traffic enforcement, and criminal arrest data.
2. Consult with internal and external customers to identify user needs and requirements to assist them in administrative and operational decisions.
3. Clean and prune crash, traffic enforcement, and criminal arrest data; discarding irrelevant information.
4. Identify and interpret data patterns and trends related to crashes, traffic enforcement and criminal arrest data, assessing data quality.
5. Analyze data using standard statistical tools, methods, techniques; and interpret results to identify significant differences in data.
6. Assist in defining, developing, and implementing data standards.
7. Coordinate with coworkers regarding data limitations and relevant findings that would impact them.
8. Assist in developing data quality measures, analyzing data quality results, and implementing necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement.
9. Prepare concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
10. May develop and implement strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
11. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education - High School Diploma/equivalent. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field preferred.
Experience - Minimum of three (3) years' experience in developing, compiling, researching, analyzing, interpreting and reporting statistical data.
Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
Regulatory Knowledge - Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Technology - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Tableau Software, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.
Interpersonal Skills - Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills - Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills - Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension - Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail - Must demonstrate an ability to write simple and/or complex queries from a SQL database in order to extract, prepare and analyze data for reports. Must be able to analyze problems and devising effective solutions, conducting data searches, evaluating and translating large amounts of data and preparing reports. Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information - Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety - Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting Work and/or Travel - Availability for after-hours and weekend work may be required. Telecommuting may be up to 4 days per week. Travel as applicable.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Environment: Office
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, stoop;
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of up to twenty (20) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: Occasional (5%).
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change. A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary. Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances. CAPPS, Inc.
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