GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Performs seasoned-level reporting and analysis work in support of departmental research, performance reporting, operations management, and departmental operations. Plans and executes projects to study operations effectiveness or trends. Designs and prepares reports by accessing databases or by consolidating data from multiple sources. Lays out report formats and produces reports. Summarizes data and provides commentary or observations based on analysis. Position does not perform data entry. Sources of data may be enterprise systems, complex spreadsheets, databases, etc., requiring specialized expertise or training. Note: positions in this class may also lead other related administrative or operations processes within the organization provided they have a similar level of professional challenge.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Thorough knowledge of databases, reporting methods and formats, and appropriate reporting languages.
• Skill in operation of computers to retrieve data and prepare reports and presentations; in writing narrative reports; in communicating.
• Skill in leading groups and in speaking to groups.
• Ability to organize and present data in presentations and narrative reports.
• Ability to review data and identify data trends and/or inconsistencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, accounting, finance, information technology, statistics, human resources, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 4 years of work experience in creation, reporting, and/or management of data or closely related tasks (not including data entry). Required Skills: SQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel
Licensures and Certifications - No specific certifications or licensures required. Individual positions may require completion of training in specific reporting languages or software.
Preferred Requirements - Bachelor’s degree as described above, plus 5 years data analysis experience. Experience with R, Python, Visual Basic is preferred.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
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These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Receives assignments and plans for data collection and analysis for assigned departmental functions or activities.
• Creates work orders in Maximo and generates reports in Maximo.
• Designs custom reports and data displays for projects and standard report formats for ongoing functions based on organizational needs for information.
• Reviews assigned operating records and/or databases for quality. Identifies processes or reporting functions that do not provide the necessary level of completeness, detail or accuracy.
• Designs standard report formats based on organizational needs for information.
• Retrieves and summarizes data from various information systems for inclusion into research or operating reports.
• Writes queries in the appropriate reporting language.
• Reviews monthly operating statistics and operating data and prepares operating reports.
• Leads or participates in internal and external research projects by collecting, reviewing, and summarizing results.
• Generates reports, presentations, graphics, forms and other documents to demonstrate information flow and project results.
• Presents periodic reports or special projects to organizational management.
• Interacts with line staff, managers and supervisors when conducting studies, surveys, or audits.
• Performs other duties related to the maintenance and operation of administrative and information systems related to the area of assignment.
• May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions; establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
• Provides leadership to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.