Review Vacancy
AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the direction of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Program Manager, the Data Analyst 3 will oversee and manage the Data and Geospatial Analysis Unit. This section coordinates with agency senior staff across the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) program areas to identify geospatial data and analysis needs, gather and integrate data on processes and patterns, manage and analyze large datasets, map and visualize complex information, and create products to support data-informed decision making in disasters and emergency.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and execute strategies for analytics solutions across OEM program areas.
• Oversee and manage unit staff, prioritize, plan and review work, direct resource allocations and project timelines.
• Perform the full range of administrative supervisory functions.
• Assess the content of data systems to determine the level of current analytic support provided and make informed recommendations to management.
• Present results of analytics in multiple formats, including dashboards, visualizations, fact sheets, and written reports for various stakeholder audiences.
• Conduct complex data analysis.
• Establish unit performance measures in collaboration with unit supervisory staff.
• Direct staff in the evaluation of current approaches to ensure they best achieve goals.
• Lead analyst teams in developing data sets and geospatial services that reflect established standards, protocols and metrics and provides expertise on how to properly store, analyze, and interpret data.
• Coordinate the analysis of trends in data sources and the assessment of data structures.
• Review data sources and reports produced by analysts for accuracy.
• Ensure unit goals and objectives are met and subordinate staff acquire the necessary skills to be successful.
• Plan, develop, and manage special projects.
• Oversee and/or compile ad-hoc data analysis based on current needs and executive management priorities.
• Coordinate with OEM program areas and emergency management stakeholders to discuss the development of the strategy for analytics solutions.
• Collect and analyze data on homeland security, public safety, and emergency services issues and practices to compare new and innovative approaches in order to facilitate the development and implementation of new initiatives advancing the agency's mission.
• Represent DHSES to a wide variety of stakeholders and partners in a variety of formats providing professional expertise on assigned program and agency issues.
• Oversee the drafting of informational documents on analytics solutions; review and suggest improvements to current or planned systems and processes.
• Document and maintain procedures for all activities completed by the Data and Geospatial Analysis units.
• Organize and facilitate meetings and working groups with emergency management stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Represent the agency at conferences, meetings, work groups, and other settings as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the agency's mission or other program areas.
• Support emergency operations during times of emergency and disaster.
• Travel may be required, up to 25%.
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: nine years of experience* in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools.
*Substitution: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of general experience; or a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience. A master’s degree in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, may substitute for one year of general experience; or a Ph.D. in these fields may substitute for two years of general experience.
Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.
In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM
1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 204236 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.