Data Manager

Job detailsSalary$78,100 – $104,100 a yearFull Job DescriptionDescription

Primary Focus
Implements, administers, and coordinates DATA and GIS functions, operations, processes, products, services, applications, procedures, and protocols. Provides leadership for the effective and efficient use of data (enterprise, geospatial, IoT, etc.) and services for staff, City Council, and the public. Conducts strategic planning, takes custodianship over data, ensures the integration of services, and engages in project management. Recommends and manages upgrades in technologies, coordinating data needs across Departments/Divisions and collaborating with the Information Technology staff to coordinate system needs/functions. Administers Lean-Six Sigma process improvement, change management, business analysis, innovation, data architecture design, and big data management initiatives. Supports performance management through data wrangling, analysis and presentation.

Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Senior Data Analysts and Data Analysts.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions
Develops and implements data (spatial and non-spatial) designs, strategies, and software solutions to meet the needs of staff and the public; enables staff to complete their tasks efficiently and effectively as well as assisting in decision making processes.

Leads and manage staff in the implementation and usage of spatial software technologies, data storage, web technologies in order to server our customers.

Leads data analysis and metric reporting related to strategic and performance management.

Manages and coordinates other city staff in the creation, enrichment, and maintenance of data that will be consumed by GIS and other solutions.

Analyzes existing and future processes and applies process improvements for better effectiveness and efficiency.

Identifies and acts upon data and solution needs of various Directors and Departments/Divisions.

Collaborates with outside organizations (i.e. other jurisdictions, Ohio State University, Smart Mobility corridor); manages data acquisition from outside sources, new sources, other agencies, and vendors based on customer needs, including the logistics of data delivery, data governance, data storage, and data dissemination.

Researches and maintains awareness of and implements appropriate technologies for the organization, such as web, database, data transmission technologies, as well as data visualization software (charting, reporting).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Geography, or other relevant field (Master’s Degree in in Computer Science, Geography, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred) and considerable experience as a GIS Analyst, Data Analyst or comparable role in a similar organization (supervisory/managerial experience preferred), or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of GIS and/or data analytics theory and practical application.

Knowledge of enterprise databases, data design, server/network technology, and web and cloud technology.

Knowledge of project management, process management and change management.

Preferred Qualifications:
Data management, Esri GIS Software, and Microsoft SQL Server skills.
Web server technology skills.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Microsoft PowerBI and/or Tableau skills.
Reporting tool skills.
Ability to research and understand emerging technology.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of an organization.
Ability to communicate technical subjects to lay audiences.
Ability to manage staff resources and to inspire, mentor, coach, and train staff.

Physical Requirements
Ability to move about the inside of an office space to access file cabinets and office equipment.

Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a copier, fax machine, mobile device, shredder, scanner, etc.

Must be able to remain in stationary position at workstation throughout scheduled workday.

Ability to exchange information with co-workers and citizens through use of email system, the telephone, and in-person interactions.

Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.

Ability to move objects weighing over 20 lbs. with the help of equipment/devices, on an infrequent basis.

Ability to enter data into computer system in a sustained manner.

Ability to take the necessary precautions to work safely with electrical and electronic components.

Sufficient mobility to survey land including uneven, rough terrain.

Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements
Demonstration of the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.

Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.

Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.
Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services, acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people-up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Time Management: Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.

Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.

Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.