What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst III - Public Works position at City of Boise?
Summary Statement
Help protect the Boise River through the power of data. The City of Boise's Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Data Analyst III to transform complex environmental, operational and laboratory data into insights that support cleaner water, smarter infrastructure and a healthier community.
This role is ideal for a technically strong analyst who is motivated by public service and environmental impact. The Data Analyst III works with large and varied data sets from Public Works and water renewal operations, including lab and monitoring data related to water quality, phosphorus, temperature and other factors that help the department understand and protect river health. By building data models, developing reports and dashboards, analyzing trends and translating findings into practical recommendations, this position helps leaders make informed decisions that affect Boise’s natural resources and long-term sustainability.
The successful candidate will bring current, hands-on experience with SQL, Power BI or Tableau, data modeling, visualization and complex analysis. Just as important, they will bring curiosity, care and a community-minded approach to the work. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who loves data, understands its power and wants to use it to help Boise continue to grow responsibly while protecting the river and community we share.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Applicants Must Be Able To Pass
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.
This position is hybrid eligible and requires residency in the Boise metro area. Candidates must currently live in the area or be prepared to relocate at their own expense prior to employment. No relocation assistance is provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Essential Functions
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Data Analyst I and II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.
Analyzes data sets to find ways to solve problems relating to department business and disseminates this information to management and other stakeholders. Utilizes various tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources. Performs analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data and ensures data integrity. Develops, maintains and enhances analytical tools. Helps develop new reporting and analytical tools leveraging different technologies. Prepares final analysis reports for stakeholders. Analyzes process workflows, identifies relatable reports and dashboards and collects and analyzes data.
Works with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, proposes system modifications and assists the city’s IT department with data governance strategies. Structures large data sets to find usable information. Utilizes data modeling techniques to summarize the overall features of data analysis. Creates customized reports & dashboarding for internal teams.
Collaborates with citywide data analysts to ensure best data practices are being shared and used. Provides analytical support for special projects and assignments as needed for immediate and short-term objectives. Participates in special projects as assigned, which may include the selection and implementation of new department information systems. Helps train end users on existing and new reporting and analytical tools.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge Of
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.
Help protect the Boise River through the power of data. The City of Boise's Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Data Analyst III to transform complex environmental, operational and laboratory data into insights that support cleaner water, smarter infrastructure and a healthier community.
This role is ideal for a technically strong analyst who is motivated by public service and environmental impact. The Data Analyst III works with large and varied data sets from Public Works and water renewal operations, including lab and monitoring data related to water quality, phosphorus, temperature and other factors that help the department understand and protect river health. By building data models, developing reports and dashboards, analyzing trends and translating findings into practical recommendations, this position helps leaders make informed decisions that affect Boise’s natural resources and long-term sustainability.
The successful candidate will bring current, hands-on experience with SQL, Power BI or Tableau, data modeling, visualization and complex analysis. Just as important, they will bring curiosity, care and a community-minded approach to the work. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who loves data, understands its power and wants to use it to help Boise continue to grow responsibly while protecting the river and community we share.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
- Bachelor’s degree in business, probability and statistics, mathematics, communications or a related field
- Four years of experience documenting and analyzing business processes, or
- An equivalent level of professional experience.
Applicants Must Be Able To Pass
- City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
- Education Verification
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
- Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
- PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
- 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- $500 annual wellbeing incentive
- Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.
This position is hybrid eligible and requires residency in the Boise metro area. Candidates must currently live in the area or be prepared to relocate at their own expense prior to employment. No relocation assistance is provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Essential Functions
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Data Analyst I and II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.
Analyzes data sets to find ways to solve problems relating to department business and disseminates this information to management and other stakeholders. Utilizes various tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources. Performs analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data and ensures data integrity. Develops, maintains and enhances analytical tools. Helps develop new reporting and analytical tools leveraging different technologies. Prepares final analysis reports for stakeholders. Analyzes process workflows, identifies relatable reports and dashboards and collects and analyzes data.
Works with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, proposes system modifications and assists the city’s IT department with data governance strategies. Structures large data sets to find usable information. Utilizes data modeling techniques to summarize the overall features of data analysis. Creates customized reports & dashboarding for internal teams.
Collaborates with citywide data analysts to ensure best data practices are being shared and used. Provides analytical support for special projects and assignments as needed for immediate and short-term objectives. Participates in special projects as assigned, which may include the selection and implementation of new department information systems. Helps train end users on existing and new reporting and analytical tools.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge Of
- Math principles
- Computer usage including related software
- Business analysis principles and techniques
- Principles and practices of statistical analysis, related software and operational metrics and drivers
- Programming languages like SQL, R or Python
- Data visualizing software such as PowerBI or Tableau
- Leadership principles and practices.
- Problem-solve systematically and logically
- Learn new processes and systems quickly
- Maintain excellent attention to detail and work under strict timelines
- Exercise good judgment and discretion in carrying out responsibilities
- Demonstrate strong team leadership skills
- Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
- Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Master's degree in business, probability and statistics, mathematics, communications or a related field.
- Five years of related experience designing, developing or managing databases.
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions.
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