Data Specialist Job at The County of Santa Clara - Data & Analytics Development
The County of Santa Clara - Data & Analytics Development San Jose, CA 95131
The Position
The Technology & Data Services Division is currently accepting applications for Student Data Specialist.
The ideal candidate for the Student Data Specialist role will have strong verbal and written communication skills, is highly proficient in SQL, has the ability to conduct data analysis with tools like Excel/Google Sheets (preferably with BI tools like Power BI and Tableau), and is comfortable working with different groups of people, including school site staff, district office administrators, external partners.
The Student Data Specialist provides support to SCCOE student services, as the CALPADS Coordinator, ensuring that student data is accurately tracked and reported. This individual also provides technical support for DataZone - the SCCOE Integrated Student Data Warehouse/ Analytics Platform, by troubleshooting technical issues that users of the application encounter, while providing guidance on how to use the application effectively.
Under the direction of the Manager-Data Systems, coordinates, with the County Office, and district personnel, to process, prepare, stage, validate, and present data in a timely and accurate manner, used by the County Office and school districts; assists with data management and processing for data warehousing, DataZone, and other applications; supports data analysis and data driven decision-making, which includes, but is not limited to generating and auditing reports and files, and providing technical assistance and training as needed.
This position is for 12 months, 261 days, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day.
Example of Duties and Responsibilities
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Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or related field AND
- Experience: three years increasingly responsible experience in data bases and information systems. Experience with student information systems is preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid California driver's license.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
- Completed Governmentjobs.com online application
- Resume
- Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in online application)*
- NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for June 5, 2023.
- Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2023 .
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for June 20, 2023 .
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:
To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Please direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131-2304
loshodi@sccoe.org
(408) 453-6598
RECRUITMENT CONTACT
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
(408) 453-6849
yhusain@sccoe.org
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