JOB
El Paso County Department of Human Services (EPCDHS) is seeking a detail-oriented data professional with strong critical thinking skills, a passion for process improvement, and expertise in data visualization and analytic tools. In this role, you’ll help advance data modernization for the department as a member of the Data Analytics team, which delivers high-quality data products and consultative support to department programs and community partners, empowering data-driven decisions and streamlining the delivery of services to the public. This position offers opportunities to grow, learn new tools, and collaborate across the department and with external stakeholders, all while contributing to meaningful programs and initiatives.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) strives to protect our most vulnerable citizens while providing efficient access to the services provided by local, state, and federal governments. We aim to keep families together and help them to become self-sufficient. We work closely with community organizations to stretch the safety net we provide even further. From food, medical, and cash assistance to child welfare and adult protective services, El Paso County Department of Human Services strives to improve the well-being of the community by offering resources and support to those facing challenges. We work diligently to ensure that all individuals have access to the help they need to thrive and succeed.
Hiring Range: $83,000.00 - $92,000.00 annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check and Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
This senior-level position is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, documenting, and delivering on data requirements, as well as maintaining, analyzing, and transforming data into insights to guide strategy and inform program data, data systems, and software decisions, including data sourced from on-premises and cloud-based platforms. Responsible for establishing data standards and modeling practices. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be subject to grant funding. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Develops complex SQL queries and stored procedures, as well as queries and transformations across relational and cloud-based data platforms and services, for data analysis, quality control, data integrity, and reporting datasets.
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Designs, develops, and maintains data pipelines and data integration workflows to support data ingestion, transformation, and delivery from a variety of sources, including databases, APIs, and cloud-based platforms.
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Develops, enhances, and maintains reports and visualizations using Power BI and other Microsoft-based applications.
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Performs a variety of research, analysis, design, testing, integration, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting tasks.
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Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes novel data from multiple sources, including databases, application interfaces (APIs), and cloud-based data services, and incorporates new attributes into new or existing datasets for reporting and visualization.
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Develops and serves as a subject matter expert regarding data management practices and contributes to increasing the data maturity by providing guidance and hands-on support.
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Responsible for leading and facilitating interview sessions with technical and business stakeholders to understand and document application, data, and reporting requirements. Guides stakeholders through data harmonization activities to enhance the quality and utility of business data.
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Communicates summary analysis and findings to stakeholders, both internal and external.
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Performs daily data quality control and integrity checks and makes recommendations for automation opportunities. Identifies, recommends, and implements process optimization programs using best practice methodologies. Facilitates automation efforts by developing and deploying minor applications, scripts, or workflows to support data processing and pipeline orchestration and to complement existing line-of-business applications.
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Conducts and supports data profiling activities in relation to data quality assessment and metadata analysis. Develops and manages the enterprise data dictionary by recording data attributes and associated metadata to increase the understanding and utility of data.
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Establishes and applies data standards and documentation.
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Establishes and applies data modeling practices and data architecture options; provides guidance and support to stakeholders.
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Supports new enterprise-level information management capabilities and related change efforts.
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Coordinates with internal service providers and end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction. Works directly with third-party vendors to coordinate release upgrades, resolve system failures, and define specifications for new system features.
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Performs project management activities, including project plan development, status tracking, and coordination of teams.
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Creates non-technical summaries and other materials to assist in the communication of project efforts and outcomes.
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Provides reporting assistance and technical training to non-technical end-users.
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Drives product adoption and ensures a positive user experience and understanding by hosting product user groups and facilitating product-related knowledge-sharing.
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Understands the strategic importance and value proposition of assigned products and seeks to position products to maximize customer value.
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Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Duties are primarily performed in an office and/or remote work environment dependent on Department discretion and business needs. May be required to work outside of normal business hours and respond to sensitive situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; may be required to carry a cell phone.
The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.