Business Intelligence Specialist - City

Summary

Job SummaryThis position is located in the Administration Division of the Fire Department within the City of Oklahoma City is responsible for gathering complex business data, using statistical methods to analyze data, identifying trends and patterns in datasets and making recommendations, and creating models and presentations of findings. Work is performed on an independent basis, requiring a previous knowledge of development and/or support for commercial and custom applications serving a broad range of business needs. Essential job functions include leadership and oversight of various programs dealing with the management and analysis of data; identifying and developing new ways to introduce data into the current system, as well as develop and maintain new systems for monitoring efficiency of work and evaluations. Specific tasks include but are not limited to pulling existing data from multiple databases, analyzing data, and creating annual reports and projected outcomes; Assembling gathered data to present to executive staff for annual reports and evaluations; Working closely with Information Technology to communicate design, alignment, and implementation of technical standards to address appropriate business solutions.Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.This position is an overage. Funding for this position will be re-evaluated on a fiscal year basis.The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer competitive pay, an average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement, a comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.Job Requirements include knowledge and skill in analysis and data management understanding how data relates and is relevant to current business functions and future interfaces; knowledge and skill with software related to programming and data gathering, mining, analysis and presentation using charts, graphs, or tables; skill in accurately performing mathematical computations; skill in data governance ensuring data quality exists throughout the entirety of the data life cycle, monitoring the availability, usability, and consistency of data integrity; skill in research coordination planning activities, such as, identifying problem areas, proposing alternative solutions to those problem areas, developing plan implementation and statistical analysis, and accurate research findings; skill in research analysis inquiring, examining, and revising current facts, to prepare reports; skill in organizing, recording, and working accurately with large quantities of information and data; skill in technical thinking and writing; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to recall and retain information; ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to travel.Competencies include One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented); Service First (Customer Centric); Respect Always (Leads Through Influence); Own the Outcome (Execution and Results); Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement); Empathetic Leadership; Judgment; Talent Development; Strategic Thinking; Agility.Working conditions include primarily indoors, subject to sitting, standing, walking, using a telephone, keyboard, visual display terminal, etc., for extended periods of time; primarily inside in a climate-controlled environment; subject to frequent low-level noise from data processing equipment; occasionally required to work beyond normal working hours or to change working hours when conducting training or systems analysis; occasional local and out-of-town travel.Physical requirements include arm/hand steadiness enough to demonstrate and operate computing equipment such as calculators, keyboards, and other computer operating devices; manual and finger dexterity enough to operate equipment such as personal computers, audio visual, and other training aids; near vision enough to read, write, develop training materials, and systems documentation, etc.; speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly by telephone and in person.Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Other details include pay method, former employees, background investigation, drug testing, physical examination, and an equal opportunity employer statement.

Job Description

Job SummaryThis position is located in the Administration Division of the Fire Department within the City of Oklahoma City is responsible for gathering complex business data, using statistical methods to analyze data, identifying trends and patterns in datasets and making recommendations, and creating models and presentations of findings. Work is performed on an independent basis, requiring a previous knowledge of development and/or support for commercial and custom applications serving a broad range of business needs. Essential job functions include leadership and oversight of various programs dealing with the management and analysis of data; identifying and developing new ways to introduce data into the current system, as well as develop and maintain new systems for monitoring efficiency of work and evaluations. Specific tasks include but are not limited to pulling existing data from multiple databases, analyzing data, and creating annual reports and projected outcomes; Assembling gathered data to present to executive staff for annual reports and evaluations; Working closely with Information Technology to communicate design, alignment, and implementation of technical standards to address appropriate business solutions.Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.This position is an overage. Funding for this position will be re-evaluated on a fiscal year basis.The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer competitive pay, an average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement, a comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.Job Requirements include knowledge and skill in analysis and data management understanding how data relates and is relevant to current business functions and future interfaces; knowledge and skill with software related to programming and data gathering, mining, analysis and presentation using charts, graphs, or tables; skill in accurately performing mathematical computations; skill in data governance ensuring data quality exists throughout the entirety of the data life cycle, monitoring the availability, usability, and consistency of data integrity; skill in research coordination planning activities, such as, identifying problem areas, proposing alternative solutions to those problem areas, developing plan implementation and statistical analysis, and accurate research findings; skill in research analysis inquiring, examining, and revising current facts, to prepare reports; skill in organizing, recording, and working accurately with large quantities of information and data; skill in technical thinking and writing; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to recall and retain information; ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to travel.Competencies include One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented); Service First (Customer Centric); Respect Always (Leads Through Influence); Own the Outcome (Execution and Results); Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement); Empathetic Leadership; Judgment; Talent Development; Strategic Thinking; Agility.Working conditions include primarily indoors, subject to sitting, standing, walking, using a telephone, keyboard, visual display terminal, etc., for extended periods of time; primarily inside in a climate-controlled environment; subject to frequent low-level noise from data processing equipment; occasionally required to work beyond normal working hours or to change working hours when conducting training or systems analysis; occasional local and out-of-town travel.Physical requirements include arm/hand steadiness enough to demonstrate and operate computing equipment such as calculators, keyboards, and other computer operating devices; manual and finger dexterity enough to operate equipment such as personal computers, audio visual, and other training aids; near vision enough to read, write, develop training materials, and systems documentation, etc.; speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly by telephone and in person.Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Other details include pay method, former employees, background investigation, drug testing, physical examination, and an equal opportunity employer statement.