Fire Department Data Analytics & Performance Analyst

The City of Overland Park; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Overland Park is seeking a full-time FD Program Analyst to lead the development of fire department data analytics strategy and deliver statistical analysis, research, evaluation and planning for administration and operations programs.

You will help establish continuous quality improvement processes and support accreditation efforts while coordinating with city departments and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, economics, public administration, business administration or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in analyzing data and developing charts, graphs, and reports; public safety or medical data analysis preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, web-based information sharing, database mining, GIS (ArcView/ArcGIS preferred) and BI software preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes tools to collect and compile data relevant to the administration of fire department programs.
• Applies a variety of statistical methodologies & geographical analysis techniques.
• Creates reports and graphical/geospatial representations of fire service program data.
• Participates in the development of fire service program performance metrics.
• Participates in the analysis of fire service program performance metrics.
• Conducts research as directed by supervision to support fire service programs.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement functions of the fire department.
• Coordinates with stakeholders regarding fire service program delivery and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Statistics

Computer Science

Economics

Public Administration

Business Administration

Tools

ArcGIS / ArcView

Microsoft Office

Data mining

Web-based information sharing

BI software

Job description

The City of Overland Park is seeking a full-time FD Program Analyst to lead the development of fire department data analytics strategy and deliver statistical analysis, research, evaluation and planning for administration and operations programs.

You will help establish continuous quality improvement processes and support accreditation efforts while coordinating with city departments and community partners.