Data Analyst Job at Harris County in Houston

About the Department

Data Integrity and Reporting is a service division dedicated to providing the most up-to-date application for capturing necessary activity of the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). From county level development of the integrated justice information system (IJIS) application in partnership with HCUS (Harris County Universal Services), to dedicated training for the application, maintenance of data integrity by continual audits and point staff to support users for corrections, to the final product of providing reporting and data to federal, state, local, and agency requestors, the goal remains to provide the most accurate data in a way that can be used for decision making.

About the Position
The Data Analyst gathers and collects data using statistical software and analytics to report and inform agency business processes, activity outcomes, client population attributes, and operational trends and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Document and report metrics via reports, statistical graphs, and charts to federal, state, local, and internal requesters
• Data validation and maintenance of data integrity
• Access, integrate, and manipulate data from multiple sources utilizing computer resources
• Assist in instructing others about HCJPD data complexities to aid in their data requests
• Develop data analytics to identify agency needs and trends
• Assist/advise in the development of new data collection methods

Equal Opportunity

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hc.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience, with specialization in criminology research, juvenile delinquency research, criminal justice, sociology, social work, or other related fields.
• Knowledge/experience in agency-based data analysis.
• Experience in table structure and an understanding of how data is gathered and compiled to produce accurate information.
• Knowledge/experience in the use of social research software (i.e., SAS or SPSS).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of current Microsoft Productive Suite applications.

Licensure

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage.

Additional Requirements

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, every applicant undergoes a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• All applicants are required to present evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. In the event of a positive test, the applicant will be required to provide additional documentation.
• Every employee is subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol, or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by Harris County policy while in the course and scope of employment.
• If a public emergency is declared by the county, staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department.
• Must be 21 years old.

Details

• Position Type: Regular Full-time
• Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Late nights and weekends if necessary and/or as scheduled)
• Salary: $42.75 Hourly (Based on 26 pay periods)
• Open Position Location: JDC- 1200 Congress St.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.