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Part-Time Data Specialist

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Part-Time Data Specialist

Salary

$25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-06807

Department

FINANCE

Opening Date

10/28/2025

Closing Date

11/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

This position reports to the Manager of Community-Based Initiatives within the GCCD. The role involves assisting with data systems, customer service projects, technical research for system development, reporting, data visualization, and collection. It also includes administrative tasks and light monitoring responsibilities.

Examples of Work

Primary responsibilities include the following:

+ Gathers data from various sources (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, APIs), identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring data quality through cleaning and validation processes.

+ Performs statistical analysis to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies using techniques like descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. This may involve querying data with SQL, running models in R or Python, or applying mathematical formulas.

+ Creates charts and dashboards with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel, and prepare reports to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.

+ Collaborates with teams to analyze data for forecasting sales, optimizing pricing, and enhancing customer experience.

+ Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), conducting quality control, and recommending process enhancements based on data trends.

+ Assists with data entry, data systems technology research, development, and coordination of project deliverables.

+ Troubleshoots application issues and works with development and administrative teams to resolve.

+ Adheres to policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures and processes.

+ Monitors multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic work environment.

+ Works with COJ federal grant staff to diagram and document business and system requirements and collaborate with the Manager of Community-Based Initiatives to test and implement solutions.

+ Assists in creating, reviewing and submitting Legal Request, RFPs, and contracts.

+ Oversees the invoicing and receipting process associated with activities related to federal funding utilizing the 1Cloud system.

+ Takes minutes during meetings and creates detailed summaries.

+ Provides oversight and monitors project performance.

+ Collaborates with providers to ensure data is submitted into the data system (e.g. Kintone) and is effectively used. Utilizes the collected information to improve program outcomes through advanced data analysis and interpretation.

+ Performs other duties, as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge, understanding, and utilization of statistical methods, data mining techniques, and performance analytics.

+ Knowledge of tools and technologies such as SQL, Python/R, Tableau, Power BI, and statistical software.

+ Knowledge of relational database systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).

+ Knowledge of extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes and basic machine learning concepts.

+ Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining database systems.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret data findings and present them in an understandable and actionable format.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining attention to detail and ensuring accuracy in data handling and analysis.

+ Ability to operate standard office equipment, including using Microsoft Office Excel and other related software.

+ Ability to apply math and statistics to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions.

+ Ability to translate business needs into data driven approaches.

+ Ability to establish effective working relationships.

+ Skill in creating reports, charts, and graphs.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

This is a part-time position.

+ A minimum of four (4) years of education and/or experience in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, business analytics or a related field.

To succeed as a Data Specialist, candidates need a mix of technical, analytical, and soft skills. Employers typically seek:

+ Education: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field such as data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, or business analytics. Advanced degrees (e.g., master's) or certifications (e.g., Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate) are advantageous for senior roles.

+ Experience: Entry-level positions may require 0-2 years, often gained through internships; mid-level roles need 2-5 years of hands-on data experience. Familiarity with real-world projects, like analyzing sales data or building dashboards, is key.

+ Technical Skills:

+ Soft Skills:

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers.To ensure you receive email notifications, be suretomake “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

03

This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

+ Yes, I am interested in working part-time.

+ Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.

+ I am interested in full-time employment only.

04

This position pays $25.00-$30.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

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Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of education and/or experience in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, business analytics or a related field?

+ Yes, I have a minimum of four (4) years of education.

+ Yes, I have a minimum of four (4) years of experience.

+ Yes, I have a minimum of four (4) years of education and experience

+ No, I do not have a minimum of four (4) years of education and experience.

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

09

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

10

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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