DATA MANAGEMENT INTERN - (NON-CAREER)

DESCRIPTION


Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of Thursday, November 28th at 11:59PM PST.

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Non-career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours available over a 12-month period (working no more than 30 hours per week). Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. This is an at-will, temporary, part-time position.

THE POSITION

The Office of Civic Innovation is seeking two (2) Data Management Interns to support the City’s commitment to a culture of data-informed decision-making. As a Data Management Intern, you must be a quick learner who can rapidly get up to speed on a Department’s mission, data culture, and programs. The Data Management Interns are vital members of the diversely skilled Office of Civic Innovation in the City of Long Beach. The Office of Civic Innovation is an in-house problem-solving and capacity-building team that aims to create a more responsive, resilient, and equitable City government by leveraging our design, data, and service delivery expertise to:
Bring the City of Long Beach closer to the Community to co-create innovative solutions. Empower staff with the competencies and tools to be innovators at all levels of the organization. Establish standards and expected behaviors for how the City uses data and evidence to close racial disparities and achieve equitable outcomes for those it serves.
Working closely with City staff, the Data Management Intern will play a critical role in the identification, collection, inventorying, and assessing the quality of performance data to enhance the effectiveness of City programs and services on achieving desired outcomes, closing racial inequities, and supporting the City 2030 Strategic Vision Goals. A successful Data Management Intern must be able to demonstrate skills in the areas of project management, outcome-metrics and data management, in addition to having a customer-focused mindset to drive change

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Facilitate the development of program frameworks with department subject matter experts to develop program goals and objectives and select performance metrics.
  
• Support departments in identifying and documenting data sources relevant to performance management objectives.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of existing data repositories to understand their structure and content.
• Maintain a comprehensive data inventorying and help city departments catalog datasets and related metadata.
• Implement data governance practices to organize and categorize data assets for all departments in the City effectively.
• Collaborate with departmental teams to identify and prioritize critical data sets for performance analysis.
• Develop and implement methodologies for assessing the quality of collected data.
• Create and maintain data quality reports, identifying and addressing issues as they arise.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a graduate program with a focus/emphasis in Data Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Library and Information Science, Data Analytics, or Statistics or related field. OR
• Recently graduated within one (1) year of a graduate program in the relevant fields mentioned above.
• 6 months of related experience paid or volunteer.

Required documents, such as transcripts, and degrees, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You have excellent interpersonal skills - You can communicate both verbally and in written form to enable effective collaboration across various departments.
• You have strong analytical skills - you have the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights. These skills are essential for a Data Management Intern. This includes proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, as well as the ability to interpret, communicate, and present findings effectively.
• You are detailed - as a Data Management Intern you are meticulous to ensure accuracy and reliability in data collection, entry, and validation processes to maintain data integrity.
• You are a problem-solver - you are able overcome challenges such as data inconsistencies, quality issues, or integration complexities using problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and optimize data workflows effectively.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 or until 100 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

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Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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