DATA SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

Position/Program Information

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE


EXAM TITLE

DATA SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

A1765A-R

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) through Thursday, November 7, 2024, BEFORE 5:00 P.M. (PT)

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. With more than 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

What does a Data Scientist Supervisor do?

The Data Scientist Supervisor provides administrative and technical supervision to the section responsible for conducting data science projects and other advanced research and analytics for a County department or division; works with senior IT management to build and maintain data infrastructure necessary to support data science; serves as technical resource for departmental managers on the uses of data science to strengthen programs and policy initiatives; and defines overall data analytics vision and strategy.

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Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, supervises, manages, and evaluates highly technical and complex assignments of the section; with staff, develops, implements, and monitors data science projects from inception to implementation to ensure that the objectives and desired outcomes are achieved, and that critical decisions are made in a timely manner.
  Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of data scientists and analysts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with business needs; ensures that section products and services continue to perform as desired over time and directs updates and modifications to these as necessary.
• Collaborates with IT group and program managers to identify departmental or divisional business needs and issues of strategic importance; implements enhancements to existing systems, recommends alternative systems, and assists in developing and implementing new data engineering, data modeling, and data science solutions as appropriate.
  
• In conjunction with the governance board and executive committees, defines the overall vision and strategy for data analytics across the organization.
  
• Assists to develop, implement, and evaluate divisional/departmental initiatives, strategies, and operational objectives through deployment of big data; advocates for measurability in strategic planning and operations in order to build analytics and evaluation into program design on a foundational level.
  
• Evaluates, manages, and participates in all aspects of the section’s solution development, including quality assurance and maintenance of data sets integrated from multiple sources; exploratory data analysis; model creation, testing, and deployment; presentation of findings; and consultation with program managers regarding effective operationalization and model fidelity to improve business outcomes.
  
• Directs the development of technical reports, dashboards, data briefs, white papers, and publications, including advanced data visualization tools.
  
• Works with IT data engineers and architects to develop and maintain large-scale databases that meet high standards for completeness, accuracy, and utility; supervises and participates in quality control checks of data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of large-scale, structured, unstructured, and streaming data.
  
• Advises divisional/departmental managers on opportunities and gaps in their current capabilities across data science technology and infrastructure; recommends plans for growth through adoption of new methods and technologies.
  
• Builds solutions that apply machine learning techniques to address complex business problems, derive actionable insights, and maximize decision-making confidence. Makes recommendations, develops technical infrastructure and analytic competencies, and participates in project selection to inform and execute the data science strategy of the County, department, or division.
  
• Stays current with and contributes to discovery of data science best practices; mentors staff and ensures the section maintains ongoing training and professional development and is competent in all techniques necessary to complete their duties; and participates in the broader data science community to identify and disseminate the latest developments in data and technology.
  
• Serves as a technical resource for divisional/departmental managers on data-driven program design and management and the translation of data science and knowledge into improved business outcomes, efficiency, and effectiveness of business processes.
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience leading the development and application of methods to identify, collect, process, and analyze data using advanced statistical prediction, inference, and optimization, and providing ongoing support to decision makers to strengthen data-driven program design and management, at a level equivalent to the Los Angeles County class of Senior Data Scientist*.

OPTION II: A Bachelor’s degree**from an accredited college or university in a field of applied research such as Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Psychology, or Public Health that included 12 semester or 18 quarter units of coursework in data science, predictive analytics, research methods or statistical analysis

-AND-

Eight (8) years of experience*** serving as subject matter expert, and coordinating and overseeing complex data science projects**** to support program, policy, and operational decision-making. Four (4) years of this experience must have been in a supervisory***** capacity.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION: NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILLING.

ENDORSEMENT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:
County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held one of the positions above/or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. Out-of-class duties should be accurately described in the application work history, and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :
*Experience at the level of Senior Data Scientist is defined as one who coordinates and contributes to complex projects that require using advanced methods of data science such as cloud-based data design; data extraction, transformation, and loading; statistical analysis and machine learning; data visualization; and placement of predictive models, automated dashboards, and other data science products into production.

**In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree , you must attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution that shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must email them to ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov . Please include the exam number and exam title. Applications received without evidence of the required degree(s) will not be considered nor accepted as meeting the stated requirements under Option I. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement . F or more information regarding education, please see the Employment Information document on the LA County Jobs website (PPG 123 - Accredited College Education) . We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching them to your application or sending them to the exam analyst.

***For OPTION II only, A Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of applied research such Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Psychology, or Public Health may substitute for up to two (2) years of general experience.

****C omplex data science projects involve data analysis, programming, and processing using real world data sets to solve complex problems through collaboration that include data scientists, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders.

***** S upervisory capacity is defined as responsibility for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of assigned staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviews and selecting new staff, and performance management.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This assessment will consist of two (2) parts:

PART I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments weighted at 50% assessing:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Willingness to Learn
• Responsibility

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I to proceed to Part II of this examination.

PART II: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments weighted at 50% assessing:

• Data Science including: Probability and Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms and Implementation, and Setting Up Machine Learning Experiments

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
You will move through the Assessment Process and if you pass, we will place your results on a list. The list of everyone who passed is valid for twelve (12) months.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

Please note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.

Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

• ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in the District Attorney's Office throughout Los Angeles County.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the November 7, 2024 BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you have already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

IMPORTANT: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Elia Cervantes
Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2037
Department Contact Email: ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: A1765A-R

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Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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