Data Management Technician - City of Birmingham

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Data Management Technician to provide a wide variety of specialized support services in an IT and data environment. Technicians resolve problems for users of electronic systems by investigating and correcting problems. Data Management Technicians prepare and run computer queries and other reporting tools that pull and analyze data from established databases to produce reports that best meet the needs of end users. They generate ad hoc and recurring reports, maintain databases and monitor interface files. Technicians also create spreadsheets and databases and provide support for various departments and end users with their data and technology requirements. Data Management Technicians work in an office setting.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is $42,972 - $66,684.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver's License.
• Experience with relational database management system (e.g., Oracle, SQL, DMS-II) concepts for querying data.
• Experience writing database queries to create reporting output (e.g., using either T-SQL, PL/SQL, Crystal Reports, Report Manager, Report Builder, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Fleet Management software (e.g., New World, Fleet Focus).
• Experience with payroll (e.g., Kronos) and/or human resource information systems (HRIS) (e.g., Workday, Lawson).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares and runs computer queries and other reporting tools that pull and analyze data from established databases to produce reports that best meet the needs of end users.
• Receives user requests for data analysis and reports and responds according to priorities established by supervisor.
• Participates as a member of departmental team that interfaces with other areas of the department and outside agencies/organizations regarding data collection, database management, and report generation.
• Confers with team and end users to get input into the kinds of information needed to be archived, extracted, and reported through data processing.
• Researches new data sources, analytical tools, and reporting methods.
• Prepares documents and reports to establish and communicate analytical and reporting procedures to team members and end users of reports.
• Interprets and documents new system changes as they affect data, reports, and reporting systems.
• Reviews output reports to determine basic characteristics, such as origin and report flow, format, frequency, distribution, and purpose or function of report.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. The job may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.