L.A. County Library
DATA SCIENTIST
L.A. County Library, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
EXAM NUMBER:
b1763ATYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityFIRST DAY OF FILING:
MAY 10, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION:Under general supervision, develops and applies methods to identify, collect, process, organize, and analyze structured and unstructured data using statistical prediction, inference, and optimization; effectively communicates results to County, departmental, and divisional decision makers to support data-driven program design and management.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:This is the second working level in the professional data science/analysis series. Positions allocable to this class work under the general direction of a Data Science Supervisor or supervisor or manager responsible for the data analytics, research, or statistical function of a department, independently performing duties of considerable difficulty to complete moderately complex projects or major aspects of large/complex projects that may be divisional, departmental, or Countywide in scope. Incumbents deploy techniques such as data extraction, transformation, and loading; classical statistical analysis and machine learning, including predictive and prescriptive modeling and optimization; and data visualization, to generate critical information and knowledge and effectively communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders to support data-driven program design, management, and decision-making.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:Option I:
Two (2) years of experience applying machine learning, predictive analytics, data management, or hypothesis-driven data analysis to produce actionable recommendations to support data-driven program, policy, and operational decision-making at a level equivalent to the Los Angeles County class of Predictive Data Analyst.
-OR-Option II:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college 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, quantitative research methods, or statistical analysis -AND- Four (4) years of experience applying machine learning, predictive analytics, data management, or hypothesis-driven data analysis to produce actionable recommendations to support data-driven program, policy, and operational decision-making. 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 experience.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application
before 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Celia Yeung, Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 705-4249 or (213) 972-7034Department Contact Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
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b1763ATYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job OpportunityFIRST DAY OF FILING:
MAY 10, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION:Under general supervision, develops and applies methods to identify, collect, process, organize, and analyze structured and unstructured data using statistical prediction, inference, and optimization; effectively communicates results to County, departmental, and divisional decision makers to support data-driven program design and management.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:This is the second working level in the professional data science/analysis series. Positions allocable to this class work under the general direction of a Data Science Supervisor or supervisor or manager responsible for the data analytics, research, or statistical function of a department, independently performing duties of considerable difficulty to complete moderately complex projects or major aspects of large/complex projects that may be divisional, departmental, or Countywide in scope. Incumbents deploy techniques such as data extraction, transformation, and loading; classical statistical analysis and machine learning, including predictive and prescriptive modeling and optimization; and data visualization, to generate critical information and knowledge and effectively communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders to support data-driven program design, management, and decision-making.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:Option I:
Two (2) years of experience applying machine learning, predictive analytics, data management, or hypothesis-driven data analysis to produce actionable recommendations to support data-driven program, policy, and operational decision-making at a level equivalent to the Los Angeles County class of Predictive Data Analyst.
-OR-Option II:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college 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, quantitative research methods, or statistical analysis -AND- Four (4) years of experience applying machine learning, predictive analytics, data management, or hypothesis-driven data analysis to produce actionable recommendations to support data-driven program, policy, and operational decision-making. 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 experience.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application
before 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Celia Yeung, Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone:
(323) 705-4249 or (213) 972-7034Department Contact Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr