The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Data Analyst in the Office of Recruitment & Retention (ORR). Reporting directly to the Director of Data Management, the successful candidate will: Perform analytic techniques and be responsible for generating reports and analysis of metrics being captured for the various programs, including Attrition Mitigation Programs for uniform titles. Adapt statistical methods in order to solve specific problems. Evaluate sources of information in order to determine any limitations in terms of reliability and usability. Report results of analyses in the form of graphs, charts and tables. Perform necessary programming tasks, query Oracle database for requested information using Oracle/TOAD or SQL. Upload datasets in Oracle database, check for discrepancies and data validation. Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies and adjusting the data. Ensure that statistical concepts are explained in a way that is understood by ORR staff and other FDNY units (if applicable). Design surveys and manage the collection of data. Manipulate with large datasets, understand data architecture and assist with writing procedure manuals. Identify/analyze relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of data.

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel, Access and Visio. Working experience with Oracle based databases/TOAD software or SQL. Knowledge of statistical software R/SAS/SPSS will be a plus.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.