Data Scientist

This position is located in the Department of Public Works (DPW), Data, Analytics, and Research (DARA) Administration. The mission of the DPW is to provide the highest quality sanitation, parking enforcement, and fleet management services that are both ecologically sound and cost-effective. The work of DARA involves performance management planning and performance analysis responsibilities which focus on

maintaining DPW’s strategic management framework by focusing on planning, measuring results, and developing and executing monitoring and accountability tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develops and manages performance management and quality improvement programs using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives. Works to ensure agency-wide performance management and quality improvement initiatives are focused and aligned with improving operational and program efficiencies and effectiveness and are in service of achieving agency-wide goals and strategies.

Works to ensure agency-wide performance management and quality improvement initiatives align with national standards and best practices for performance management and quality improvement.

Develop computational algorithms and statistical methods to find patterns and relationships in multiple database sources. Develops scripts, queries, or software code to accomplish specific requirements or tasks. Designs, builds, and tests data models, algorithms, and predictive models.

Identifies and utilizes predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to improve program and operational processes and

agency’s overall data quality.

Qualifications and Education

Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

AND/OR

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours), plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Work Conditions/Environment

The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The incumbent may make occasional visits to various locations within the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area.

Licensure/Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Other Significant Factors

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (On-Site)

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1560-13

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, and background investigations, as applicable.

Essential Designation

This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications.

These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted during emergency situations.

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.