Data Analyst

What You Will Do As a part of the Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services (DFEMS), you will use your data analysis skills to support departmental process and policy decisions. You will collect, analyze, and maintain data to create reports identifying trends. The work you do will ensure data accuracy. Essential Duties

• Prepare reports measuring DFEMS performance and initiatives. Identify data trends and patterns to support process and policy decisions.
• Analyze and maintain data from reporting platforms utilized by DFEMS.
• Respond to requests for data analysis and information from internal and external agencies.
• Audit records management system data. Identify and correct errors; send monthly audit reports.
• Interface with the Department of Emergency Management & Communications and its entities for data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) utilization. Create GIS products specific to data analysis and reporting
• Provide ongoing systems maintenance, including management of applicable software and assurance of data efficiency.
• Support the DFEMS strategic plan and other planning initiatives.
• Serve as administrator for National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). Coordinate data input, validation, and analysis. Interface with local, state, and federal agencies as required.
• Prepare and provide reports at defined intervals that reflect the emergency response activities and associated response performance indicators for both fire and EMS incidents.
• Serve as the project lead for the agency annual report document and develop, prepare and publish the annual report in cooperation with the agency command staff.
• Serve as a resource to internal and external committees, task forces and work groups providing data and related data analytics in support of projects and initiative for DFEMS .
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility. How You Will Succeed Your Skills
• Fire & EMS Reporting Procedures (Intermediate)
• Computerized Automated Dispatch, eMeds EMS reporting System, and Maryland Fire Incident Reporting System (Intermediate)
• GIS Software (Intermediate)
• Local Geography (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate) Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Data Literacy
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Fostering Communication
• Attention to Detail You Might Be a Good Fit If Education and Experience
• Associate degree or two years of college in a related field
• Four or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement. Required Licenses and Certifications
• Valid driver's license
• NFPA Standard 1022: Standard for Fire & Emergency Services Analyst Professional Qualifications by Center for Professional Credentialing (CPC) or equivalent (or must obtain within one year of employment) Additional Information
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• May be required to work outside of standard hours.
• Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements Why You Will Love Working Here All the Benefits You Need Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:
• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year Find out more : Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.

gov) Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157. Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careerscarrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.