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Senior Data Engineer – Information Technology Department - San Francisco Human Services Agency (1054) (140650)

Recruitment: RTF0140649-01065269

Published: March 13, 2024

Contact:

Ryan Brown - ryan.brown@sfgov.org

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Department: Human Services Agency
Job class: 1054-IS Business Analyst-Principal
Salary range: $147,030.00 - $209,274.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Position Based Test
Rule: Rule of 10
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance
 

About:

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential.  We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS), and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities.

From financial, nutritional and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.

Our Commitment to Racial Equity

As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive--no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin. Click here to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.

Role description

Under general direction, provides direct ongoing supervision to other IS Business Analysts (Data Engineers), serves as the top technical authority for data integration projects,  provides technical leadership and direction and assumes technical responsibility for the completion of data projects; performs or oversees all or most of the phases of the data projects and ongoing administration functions, including data analysis, cost-benefit analysis, project planning and management, data project implementation and data validation, code migration to production, technical and procedural documentation, user training, and post-implementation assessment and administration.

Under general direction, the Senior Data Engineer will help meet ongoing needs for the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Human Services Agency’s data warehousing and data analytics requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

  1. Coordinating and conducting user analysis sessions to understand the business process, determine user demands & document requirements for the data team.
  2. Analyze and review requirements for new and existing data integration projects
  3. Design and evolve the data warehouse design using dimensional modeling for the data engineering team to meet the organizations data demands.
  4. Generate detailed low level design for data integration user stories.
  5. Build complex ETL/ELT packages and solutions to facilitate the data integration needs of the organization using Microsoft SSIS or Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).
  6.  Perform unit testing and regression testing of data integration solutions developed in Microsoft SSIS & ODI.
  7. Collaborate with the Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to evolve the BI metadata design and assist in maintaining the enterprise metadata model.
  8. Analyze and review current ETL/ELT jobs for performance, data latency and database resources in order to tune and redesign jobs as needed.  
  9. Provide technical assistance in prioritizing and resolving operationalized ETL/ELT processes.
  10. Analyzing and developing complex ad hoc data extracts, reports to support decision makers.
  11. Ensuring data results are verified and data issues are debugged.
  12. Preparing user and technical manuals and instructions.

How to qualify

1. Education: An associate degree in business administration, public administration, information systems, economics, finance, computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

OR

Its equivalent in terms of total course credits/units [i.e., at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits/units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits/units in one of the fields above or a closely related field].AND

2. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the information systems field, including system analysis, business process design, development and implementation of business application solutions or IT project management.

Substitution: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to 30 semester units / 45 quarter units with a minimum of ten (10) semester / Fifteen (15) quarter units in one of the fields above or a closely related field.

Completion of the 1010 Information Systems Trainee Program may be substituted for the required degree.

Supplemental Information

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:

1. Some positions may require sufficient strength and coordination for lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying the weight of computer equipment.

2. May require hand/eye coordination for semi-skilled movements, such as taking apart casings, installing parts and reconnecting computers and for performing data entry.

3. May involve extensive VDT exposure.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

1. Experience with Microsoft SSIS or Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)

2. Experience with SQL tuning or Query Optimization

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures:

Supplemental Examination (Weight: 100%):

Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the Supplemental Examination Questionnaire. This exam is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: prepare technical specifications; produce complex reports, coordinate highly technical procedures and complex reporting requirements; develop new approaches and solutions outside of existing theories and principles; knowledge of information systems; ability to develop and implement policies, systems and procedures; ability to identify, analyze and report upon activities, issues, and problems and recommend appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to manage, supervise, train, and coordinate staff.

Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Examination in order to continue in the selection process.

The above test components are considered standardized and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2022-23.pdf

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Ryan Brown, by telephone at (415) 798-0612 or by email at Ryan.Brown@sfgov.org. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.