SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST* at San Bernardino Superior Court, CA

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• When assigned as a supervisor, manages employee performance; plan, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of assigned staff to ensure compliance with Court policies and procedures; establishes performance goals; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; prepares performance evaluations and provides feedback to improve performance; takes or recommends disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies in accordance with Court human resources policies and labor contract agreements.

• Coordinates and performs professional-level administrative and programmatic work in such areas as data analysis and report development, legislative analysis, financial administration and reporting, database management, and management analysis.
• Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems for assigned areas of the Court.
• Monitors activities of the assigned work unit; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Plans, oversees, and administers complex Court programs and projects; develops and manages program budgets, including revenue projections, cash flow analysis and cost containment.
• Serves as a liaison to employees, various Court divisions, governmental agencies, vendors, and other parties with interest in the Court systems; receives and responds to complaints and questions relating to assigned area of responsibility; review problems and recommends corrective actions.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and facility needs.
• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities, including complex financial, budget, personnel, operational, regulatory, or administrative issues or questions; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval; prepares comprehensive technical records and reports, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
• Monitors, researches, analyzes, and evaluates changes in current and/or pending legislation; researches and makes policy recommendations to management staff; drafts legislative proposals.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of professional, technical, or clerical staff; trains staff in work procedures; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff; works with employees to correct deficiencies; assists in selection and promotion.
• Represents the work unit in meetings; participates in committees and/or task forces as assigned; presents data to assist managers in making operational and administrative decisions.
• Develops data collection tools; conducts data collection and analysis; prepares ad hoc and periodic statistical and written reports required by the Court, the state, and other governmental entities.
• Compiles, cleans, analyzes, and formats data from various sources for statistical reports; validates data to comply with state reporting and funding requirements; performs trend analysis as assigned.
• Retrieves, cleans, and merges statistical and financial data.
• Oversees data quality assurance for filings, caseload, and workload data.
• Designs, builds, implements, and maintains dashboards, reports, and informational graphics; extracts data from source systems; creates models and report visuals to provide a visual representation of data findings.
• Designs and produces spreadsheets, charts, pivot table graphs, slide presentations, training materials, and other visual media.
• Identifies, gathers, analyzes, and documents requirements for database applications; translates work processes into business and functional requirements; identifies and provides business rules, quality standards, and procedures; tests databases; develops training documentation.
• Conducts research and drafts documents and materials for review.
• Maintains accurate records and files; develops storage of records and retention schedules.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the area(s) of assignment.
• Observes and complies with all Court and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, data science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative and statistical analysis, conducting special studies, and/or providing complex program/project management.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.