Data Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Abacus Service Corporation
Location: Oakland, CA 94601
Description:
AC TRANSIT invites applications for the position of:
Data Scientist
SUMMARY:
This individual will be responsible for implementing Power BI as Enterprise BI, data governance plan, and open data portal. Looking for someone who has Advanced Power BI experience and will provide sample work.
REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
Manage a Power BI tenant
Ensure compliance with internal policies, laws, and regulations
o Configuration of governance policies
o Manage the classification of business data
o Help to enforce content publishing and sharing policies
Manage Power BI resources
o Manage workspaces
o Publish custom visuals
o Verify codes used to embed Power BI in other applications
Manage Power BI mobile app deployment
Manage data privacy and security, such as source data security
Provide help and support to tenant users
o Troubleshoot data access and other issues
This position may require data science skills such as Statistics, Machine Learning, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, data wrangling, intuition, data visualization & communication.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, rapidly prototyping and testing new ideas
Ability to solve problems, meet deadlines, and build whatever is necessary along the way
Experience understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different modeling approaches and can effectively reason about when to apply different combinations
Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise within cross-functional teams
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: MS or PhD in statistics, computer science, economics, physical or social science, engineering, operations research, or similar quantitative and computational field Experience: Two (2) years experience in a data processing related field in a client-server environment, one (1) year of which must include performing a variety of tasks in support of administering a database. Additional education may be substituted for up to one year of the general experience on a year for year basis Desired:
Advanced Power BI experience with sample work
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
License Requirement: Must possess, or obtain and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District's safe driving standards.
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; (2) possess physical mobility in order to travel within the District for meetings and presentations; and (3) grasp, lift, and transport marketing materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) lbs.
THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCME
PEPRA: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filing date. If this recruitment is "Continuous, " it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783. The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Data Scientist
SUMMARY:
This individual will be responsible for implementing Power BI as Enterprise BI, data governance plan, and open data portal. Looking for someone who has Advanced Power BI experience and will provide sample work.
REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS:
Manage a Power BI tenant
Ensure compliance with internal policies, laws, and regulations
o Configuration of governance policies
o Manage the classification of business data
o Help to enforce content publishing and sharing policies
Manage Power BI resources
o Manage workspaces
o Publish custom visuals
o Verify codes used to embed Power BI in other applications
Manage Power BI mobile app deployment
Manage data privacy and security, such as source data security
Provide help and support to tenant users
o Troubleshoot data access and other issues
This position may require data science skills such as Statistics, Machine Learning, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, data wrangling, intuition, data visualization & communication.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, rapidly prototyping and testing new ideas
Ability to solve problems, meet deadlines, and build whatever is necessary along the way
Experience understanding the strengths and weaknesses of different modeling approaches and can effectively reason about when to apply different combinations
Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively present, explain, influence, and advise within cross-functional teams
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: MS or PhD in statistics, computer science, economics, physical or social science, engineering, operations research, or similar quantitative and computational field Experience: Two (2) years experience in a data processing related field in a client-server environment, one (1) year of which must include performing a variety of tasks in support of administering a database. Additional education may be substituted for up to one year of the general experience on a year for year basis Desired:
Advanced Power BI experience with sample work
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
License Requirement: Must possess, or obtain and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District's safe driving standards.
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; (2) possess physical mobility in order to travel within the District for meetings and presentations; and (3) grasp, lift, and transport marketing materials and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) lbs.
THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCME
PEPRA: All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute 6% or more of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filing date. If this recruitment is "Continuous, " it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783. The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer