INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (FIRE DATA ANALYST) Position Available In Nash, North Carolina

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

(FIRE

DATA ANALYST

) 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Rocky Mount, NC 27801 JOB To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

DEFINITION

This position is responsible for the management of the fire department’s data and relevant information utilized to support performance-based operations, management and strategic planning.

REPORTS TO

The Administrative Captain assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot-checks completed work for compliance and accuracy.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Extracts, manages data, and manipulates large datasets for analysis, developing and managing data standards and reporting.

Analyzes data and other information relevant to fires and other emergency responses to identify trends, patterns and community information to assist with proper response coverage and to enhance community risk reduction efforts.

Manage department’s records management system to include customizing the system configuration, agency preferences, user / group administration, building code and translation code tables, testing data migration, and troubleshooting functionality problems.

Develops reports from the department’s records management system on response times, apparatus and equipment maintenance, risk management (pre-incident survey) data, community risk assessment data and incident report data to allow the department to measure performance with regard to established standards.

Designs and distributes reports, charts and publications to staff that assist in identifying trends and patterns in fire service-related matters, which will be used in making process/policy decisions.

Ensures compliance with industry standards when submitting monthly data reports by performing daily quality control audits. Runs audit queries of the records management system data and identifies/corrects errors in preparation for sending required information to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Supports agency accreditation requirements including Community Risk Assessment & Standards of Cover (CRA-SOC) and Fire and Emergency Services Self-Assessment Model (FESSAM) and produces response performance and deployment analyses as well as charts and graphs for use in accreditation documents and department reports.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.

Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.

Skill in performing mathematical calculations.

Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Administrative Captain assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot-checks completed work for compliance and accuracy.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include NFPA standards; the City Administrative Policy; the City Code of Ordinances; state building code relative to addressing standards; RMS system administration procedures; equipment maintenance procedures; and records retention laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY

The work consists of varied administrative duties in the coordination of the department’s records management system. The need to research and analyze data for various department projects, programs, and activities contributes to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this position is to manage fire department information/data and develop reports that allow for more effective performance-based management. Success in this position contributes to overall achievement of goals for the department and City.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, GIS technicians, law enforcement personnel, emergency management personnel, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office or an otherwise controlled environment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.