Data Analyst III

Job Announcement

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

Are you ready to use your leadership and data management expertise to make a lasting impact in your community?

We're seeking a motivated and visionary Data Analyst III (Data Management Supervisor) to lead the Records and Information Management (RIM) team within the IT Services Branch at LDS. Under the guidance of the LDS IT Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovative data strategies to elevate and transform our operations.

In this role, you'll spearhead complex data management projects, ensuring data quality, streamlined collection, and impactful visualization. You'll help define and execute an agency-wide data management strategy, contributing directly to our organization's growth and efficiency. As the supervisor, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of data management in LDS by identifying new opportunities, optimizing processes, and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional results.

We're looking for someone with :

• A proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a talented team.
• Passion for identifying growth opportunities and enhancing organizational performance.

If you're ready to take charge, innovate, and elevate data management at LDS, we want to hear from you!

The position shall :

Note : This ad is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization. This position shall comply with county, agency, and job specific training, including but limited to Emergency Management and Safety related courses. This position shall continually seek to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning; clearly communicate safety expectations to employees within work unit; resolve safety-related matters in a timely manner; and comply with safety programs and guidelines.

Illustrative Duties

Develops structured diagrams, including data flow, entity life cycle, hierarchy,

Supports data testing and analysis for initiatives of high complexity.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to train employees in the use of data access tools.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field and coursework in analytics, biosystematics, biology, information architecture, engineering, library science, statistics, sociology, demographics, and / or marketing, Plus five years analysis of data and information experience in an academic, data administration, or business data analytics environment that involves using data modeling, database consolidation, ad hoc query, or business intelligence tools, relational databases, metadata, XML schema design, and / or taxonomy.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to lift / move equipment up to 60lbs with assistance. Dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer driven equipment. Sufficient mobility to provide support to customers generally in an office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interviews and may include exercises.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY . EEO / AA / TTY.

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