City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Research Analyst |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Non-Exempt | EEO Category: | (50) Para-Prof |
| Class Code: | 17855 | Salary Grade: | VB8 |
| Approved: | May 26, 1999 | Last Revised: | September 11, 2017 |
| Purpose: | |||
| The purpose of this position is to review materials, gather and analyze data, establish prescribed format for tracking data, make recommendation and update information for specific projects. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Gathers data to meet specific project objectives by using various informational sources. 2. Assists in planning design instrumentation and research methodology for gathering data. 3. Collects information and establishes a database to catalogue, update and retrieve data. 4. Analyzes data to determine trend, discrepancies or other specific departmental business issues. 5. Coordinates meetings with targeted audiences to identify or clarify departmental issues, which may include committees, consultants, citizen's groups, etc. 6. Authors or edits technical reports to provide a summary of findings. 7. Manages data using statistical analysis processes and project management techniques. 8. Conducts presentations and designs ancillary visual graphics to enhance reporting |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of statistical methodology. Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to establish databases to maintain or track data. Ability to conduct presentations. Ability to author technical documents. Ability to identify variables and utilizing various resources to gather data. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field, to include six (6) semester hours involving or related to statistics and one (1) year of experience in a research field. Or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or related field. |
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| None | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |