Data Analyst

City of Bridgeport, Connecticut; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Bridgeport is hiring a Data Analyst for the Health & Social Services Department to collect, organize, maintain, and interpret data from internal and external sources for the benefit of the department and the City. This role requires strong computer skills and the ability to present data to the department head for identifying opportunities for improvements.

Responsibilities include designing reports, ensuring data integrity, and supporting budget-related reporting and data system

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, MIS or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Two years prior experience in a Data Analyst or equivalent position.

Responsibilities

• Gather data from various sources and compile into a usable format to analyze and present information to department head.
• Design reports based on specific departmental needs.
• Ensure departmental data is accurately and consistently maintained and troubleshoot inconsistencies.
• Assist staff with correctly entering data into department or City information system.
• Assist with creation of accurate and timely reports such as budget reports or other reports related to department operations.
• Provides reports as requested by the department manager/ department head and performs database and application integration.

Education

Associate's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, MIS or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT

The City of Bridgeport is now accepting submissions for the position of

Data AnalystHealth & Social Services Department

In direct support of Mayoral goals, and consistent with the objectives of our department, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the Bridgeport community. Our mission is to provide high-quality public health services that promote and protect the health of our citizens. We accomplish this by monitoring the effectiveness of our programs, enforcing laws and ordinances that support public health, and collecting critical health data to inform our work. Commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we are proud to be an integral part of building a healthier, happier, and more vibrant Bridgeport.

The Social Services Department is a vital division under the Health and Social Services Department focused on enhancing the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities. With services ranging from casemanagement to housing support, the department is dedicated to promoting social justice and empowering those in need to lead fulfilling lives.

For more information, visit: https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/health-social-services.

Salary and Benefits: $52,830.00 (Step 1) - $54,896.00 (Step 2) - $56,951.00 (Step 3) - $59,015.00 (Step 4) -$61,070.00 (Step 5 - Top) annually. This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time municipal employees. Depending on the employee group, some of these benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal), paid holidays (13), and more.

The City of Bridgeport also offers several voluntary benefit programs via automatic payroll deduction: 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with Roth options, legal services, and complimentary discounted perks for city municipal employees. Tuition reimbursement is available to most City employees based upon the terms of the contract which covers the employee. Additionally, tuition discounts may be available at various universities and colleges that have partnered with the City of Bridgeport.

The city participates in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS)(www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/cmers/muniretire.htm), which requires both employer and employee contributions. Please be aware that your earnings from this position are not covered under Social Security; instead, you will make contributions towards your government pension plan. For further information, you may visit the Social Security website at ssa.gov.

Accepting complete submissions until Position is filled(Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport)

This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and controlled substance screening.

The City of Bridgeport is in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The most populous city in Connecticut, it has an approximate population of 147,000, consisting of 50,367 households, with a population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. Nicknamed the Park City for its over 40 public parks, including the Olmsted-designed Seaside Park and Beardsley Park, Bridgeport is a vibrant community and was recently cited as the 11th most diverse city in the country (with some 85 languages spoken here). NBC Today also labeled Bridgeport one of the top 5 booming cities in the nation. The City is also home to numerous attractions, such as the Barnum Museum, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, the TotalMortgage Arena, and the Soundside Music Festival, all of which bring thousands of visitors to the city each year for a myriad of events. A center of learning, Bridgeport is home to Sacred Heart University's Center for Healthcare Education, the University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield University's Bellarmine Campus, as well as the campus of the Paier College of Art and the Housatonic Community College. The city also hosts two major medical centers which serve the region and are the city’s largest employers: Bridgeport Hospital, which is part of the Yale New Haven Health Care System, and Saint Vincent's Medical Center, which is part of Hartford

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Data Analyst's responsibility is to collect, organize, maintain, and interpret/analyze data received from internal and external data sources for the benefit of the assigned department and the City. The job requires excellent skills in the use of computers and software related to data analysis and the ability to interface effectively with supervisors, peers, and customers. The Data Analyst also presents data, ideas, and consolidated information to the department manager/department head to identify past and current department activities and future opportunities for improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather data from various sources and compile into a useable format to analyze and present useable information to department head. Designs reports based on specific departmental needs.
• Ensure departmental data is accurately and consistently maintained and troubleshoot inconsistencies.
• Assist staff with correctly entering data into department or City information system.
• Assists with creation of accurate and timely reports such as budget reports or other reports related to department operations.
• Provides reports as requested by the department manager/ department head. Performs database and application integration and interchanges between locally developed systems and vendor-suppliedapplications.
• Assists with coordination and troubleshooting of database and software systems when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department manager/ department head.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Two years prior experience in a Data Analyst or equivalent position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift weights up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Be able to get in and out of the patrol car.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications which comprise this position. The above is intended as a general summaryonly. You should not rely on it as a complete or binding explanation. This summary is subject to the reasonable discretion of city management. This summary does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied, between the employee and City of Bridgeport. This is an informational guide and is subject to correction of any information which may have been inadvertently misstated.

The City of Bridgeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For further information and contact:CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION45 LYON TERRACE, ROOM 106

BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06604TELEPHONE: [phone]

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