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Sarasota County Government Data Analytics Engineer in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Enterprise Information Technology
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The Data Analytics Engineer role requires a detail-oriented IT professional, with excellent organizational skills, and exceptional technical knowledge of software development principles and scripting languages to support enterprise data initiatives. In this role you will provide data operations services, including implementing, monitoring, and maintaining data pipelines, analyzing, and organizing raw data, interpreting trends and patterns, and preparing data models and consulting to meet department data needs and objectives.
Data Operations Support, Development
Proficient data cleansing, data integrity, data processing, ad-hoc analysis, and data mining methods.
Assist in implementing and maintaining data systems and interfaces to cloud and on-premises systems.
Support the development of automation efforts using platforms like: MS Power Platform or UiPath.
Implement new and modified data pipelines and data models following ITIL best practices.
Support data visualization and reporting efforts leveraging tools like MS Power BI or Tableau.
Assist in implementing and maintaining data structures and models for relational and non-relational data using platforms and tools: Python, MS SQL, PowerShell, and Azure Data Platform in a Microsoft and Linux environment.
Develop and maintain documentation for customers, partners, and other IT professional staff using tools like: Azure DevOps and Azure Purview.
Identify opportunities for data acquisition, interpreting trends and patterns to enhance data quality and reliability.
Conduct data analysis and report on results to prepare data for descriptive and diagnostic modeling.
Provides 24/7 application support during on-call time.
Participate in technical designs to ensure compliance with business requirements and technical specifications.
Partnerships/Customer Service/Consulting
Provide training to customers and other IT professional staff who use programs/systems.
Acquire and maintain working knowledge of customers' operation and business needs by participating in meetings, reviewing relevant documentation, and openly communicating with customers as necessary.
Professional Development
Attend training classes, conferences, seminars, and workshops to increase knowledge in system analysis and design, computer programming, utilities, and other applicable skills such as written and oral communication, project management, and leadership skills.
Participate in user groups, formal classes, and self-instruction to keep abreast of the latest developments and technical advances in the industry as they relate to assigned projects and responsibilities.
Technical Lead/Project Management
Actively participates as project lead in software and hardware upgrades and keeps manager informed of progress, obstacles.
Advises management and provides recommendations on technical and project issues.
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and/or machines, equipment, special tools as required for the job:
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Strong production support for relational and non-relational data including data pipelines, system interfaces, and data stores. Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, and MS SQL Server T-SQL. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Strong customer service skills. Ability to foresee and evaluate possible problems and to plan alternative solutions. Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills; Must be a self-starter, proactive and capable of taking direction and moving forward with minimal supervision. Ability to assimilate user requirements and issues as well as the business rules governing the request.
E-Work/Hybrid Work: Currently this position is eligible to e-work up to 2 days per week! After you complete your first six months, contingent on work requirements and other factors, you’ll be eligible for this fantastic benefit.
CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
About You
To thrive in this position, you must have-
Minimum of 4-year degree with two (2) years of related experience.
-OR - a Bachelor’s degree in specific field of endeavor such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration with two (2) years of related experience.
-OR - Master’s degree with one or more years of related experience.
Experience may substitute for or related field, or strong equivalent work experience.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $29.39 - $35.00 based on experience.
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!
Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!
We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.
“US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”
We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!