Data Engineer - Grant Funded Position

_*\*\*\* To apply for this position, you must do so through the employer website.
To access the application, go to: jointucsonpd.
org, scroll down to the "Open Positions" section and click on the link directly under the job title: Data Engineer.
\*\*\**_ This position may be eligible for STEM OPT visa sponsorship.
To qualify, the applicant must be an F-1 student authorized for Optional Practical Training with a degree of study directly related to the position.
Other requirements may be required.
*This is a grant-funded position with full benefits.
* \*Grant Funded Positions: This is a grant-funded position.
Renewal is dependent on funding and the business need for extension to extend employment.
For more information regarding grant funded positions, please review Civil Service Rules.
_*Minimum Qualifications:*_ Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's degreeMinimum Experience Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in systems analysis, design programming, testing, and implementing computer-based information systems.
_\*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
_ _*Preferred Qualifications:*_ Experience with: * Network analysis libraries (NetworkX, iGraph, etc.
) * Graph databases (Neo4j, ArangoDB, etc.
) Ability to perform the following functions: * Build network diagrams, metrics, data summaries, and other analytical tools to support Departmental efforts and decision making.
* Conduct link analyses, cluster analyses, and other social network analyses using advanced social network analysis techniques.
Maintain all documentation related to methodologies employed.
* Provide network intelligence from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
* Communicate with specialized stakeholders to identify high-value nodes and relationships within evaluated networks and provide strategies for network interventions.
_*Essential Functions:*_ Assesses the needs of end-users by documenting current physical and logical systems and new system requirements through the use of interviews and formal structured analysis techniques.
Elicits and documents system requirements through a variety of processes including interviews, observation, workshops and formal analysis techniques.
Assesses the impact system changes and issues will have on integrated systems.
Plan for updates and software release upgrades in collaboration with other ITD resources.
Apply enhancement/upgrades to software applications.
Ensures the installation of all necessary software components on servers, desktops and mobile clients in collaboration with other ITD resources.
Designs, prepares, and executes test plans.
Analyze business processes to develop clear, concise and unambiguous requirement documents.
Develops program specifications, including logical procedures to solve problems or provide more efficient computer operations, develops cost statistics, and presents recommendations to management.
Writes computer programs, designs, prepares, and executes test plans, creates backup plans, and initiates new systems or programs.
Prepares and presents training materials and instructs user personnel in the use of computer systems.
Develops procedure manuals for end-users.
Create system backup and recovery plans for continuity of operations in cooperation with other IT resources Periodically evaluates implemented systems and presents progress reports to management.
Troubleshoot and solves daily production system problems as they occur.
Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity.
_*Selection Plan:*_ Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on their submitted application material.
The top qualified applicants will then be invited to participate in the interview process within two weeks after the closing date.
Upon completion of all applicant review processes, the top applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List.
An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service Eligibility List will be based on their final ranking and/or score which will be calculated as based on all submitted application material, information, and interview(s).
This recruitment will establish a Civil Service Eligibility List that may be utilized to fill future vacancies.
Applicants who receive a contingent offer of employment for the City of Tucson must successfully pass the following: · An extensive background investigation, including local, state, and national criminal and fingerprint checks · Motor Vehicle History review Veteran, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List.
If you qualify for preference points as outlined in your Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to TPD\_HR@tucsonaz.
gov.
Copies of DD 214s must reflect a characterization of service.
Applicants requiring an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for any of the applicant examinations must email TPD\_HR@tucsonaz.
gov at least 48 hours prior to the examination.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $32.
15 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person