Data Analyst

Hillsboro, OR, United States

THE POSITION

Based on Board approval, this position has a newly approved salary range from $88,233.12 to $107,224.92, effective 07/06/2024.

Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is seeking our first ever Data Analyst. The Library Data Analyst will synthesize and analyze disparate data sets, creating insightful reports to help WCCLS and libraries make data-informed and outcome-focused decisions that promote more equitable access to public library services in our county. The Library Data Analyst will lay the systemic and technical groundwork needed to:

Analyze large amounts of data, detecting trends and providing recommendations and solutions that will enable WCCLS to increase efficiency, identify opportunities, tell the story of our impact, and improve overall business performance.

Implement evaluation frameworks, data collection, and analysis strategies for WCCLS programs and services.

Communicate the value of public libraries in the county with data that is visually compelling and easy to understand.

Operationalize the creation and delivery of standard reports, custom reports, and dashboards.

Public library service in Washington County is delivered by a partnership between WCCLS, nine (9) cities, and three (3) nonprofit agencies. WCCLS is the primary funding source for public libraries in the county and provides critical infrastructure and support services to link independently operated libraries together into one system for the community. WCCLS' annual operating budget is approximately $40 million, of which $28 million is funding allocated for public library operations. To learn more about WCCLS and our role as the engine of our library cooperative, visit wccls.org/about.

Ideal Candidate:

You are passionate about the vital and ever-evolving role public libraries play in our communities and are inspired by WCCLS' vision to create a curious, engaged, and literate community where everyone is welcome and thrives. You are familiar with the type of data sets libraries work with, as well as with public library operations.

You have the drive to lead the creation of new systems of work in an organization, the emotional intelligence to thoughtfully lead change, and the patience to continue to make incremental progress on long-term goals. You create systems and processes to improve outcomes and increase equity of access, and you thrive working collaboratively with internal teams and external organizations.

As the Library Data Analyst, on any given day you may find yourself: Working with stakeholders to build out visual dashboards to support reporting needs.

Leading an internal team at WCCLS to submit our Oregon Public Library Statistical Report and collate data for libraries to do the same.

Meeting with the WCCLS Leadership Team to identify opportunities to bring data analysis to bear on decision-making.

Evaluating current data collection processes and prospects across teams.

Creating efficiencies in data gathering and reporting via automation.

For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link: Data Analyst

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Sociology, or a related analytic degree. AND

Two (2) years of work experience in programming or a related field that included performing analysis, statistical evaluation, database design, maintenance, and administration, and statistical reporting.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant, including your volunteer experience. Next Steps:

Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes - after July 14, 2024.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. This process will begin after July 21, 2024.

Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible.

Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.

Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo background, driving record, physical capacity/medical, and reference checks.

Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or [email protected] at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Additional Resources

Questions about this recruitment? Contact Mia at [email protected]

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