Data Scientist

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Public Works (DPW) Office of Strategic Management & Enablement (OSME). The work in this office involves performance management planning and performance analysis responsibilities which focus on maintaining DPW’s strategic management framework by focusing on planning, measuring results, and developing and executing monitoring and accountability tools. The work requires innovative thinking, novel solutions, extensive analysis, and seasoned judgment. Works in collaboration with the Strategic Management & Enablement and Office of Information & Technology Services Team to develop and implement agency-wide data and performance management strategies.

Duties And Responsibilities

Incumbent develops computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns and relationships in multiple database sources. Develops scripts, queries, or software code to accomplish specific requirements or tasks. Designs, builds, and tests data models, algorithms, and predictive models. Identifies and utilizes predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to improve program and operational processes and agency’s overall data quality.

Manipulates, manages, queries, analyzes, and summarizes data from open source, law enforcement, District, and DPW data sources into cohesive reports in support of strategic initiatives, program evaluations and investigations. Data may come in the form of a database, spreadsheet, official records, emails, and other formats. Incumbent compiles and performs analyses on a variety of datasets from various sources to provide informed and data-driven insights leading to process and operational recommendations for DPW and its stakeholders.

Qualifications And Education

Degree: A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or a degree that provided a minimum of 30 semester hours in one or more of the fields indentified above directly related to the position.

AND

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Work Conditions/Environment

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The incumbent may make occasional visits to various locations within the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area.

Licensure/Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Other Significant Factors

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1560-13

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, and background investigations, as applicable.

Essential Designation: This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted during emergency situations.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.