Data Scientist

General Description and Classification Standards

The Data Scientist is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's data infrastructure, creating advanced analytics solutions, and leveraging machine learning to improve decision-making and business efficiency. You will oversee the deployment, configuration, and continuous improvement of data models and infrastructure, ensuring robust performance and data security. In this role, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, offering innovative data-driven insights and solutions.

Supervision Received

Works under minimal supervision. May work independently with responsibility for specific functions or programs. Expected to take a lead role in guiding data strategy and mentoring junior data scientists or analysts.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field equivalent professional experience may be considered.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in data science, data engineering, or related fields with hands-on experience in deploying machine learning models.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience in leading data science teams or large-scale projects within an enterprise setting.

• Experience with Databricks, including designing, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models in the Databricks environment.

• Expertise in cloud platforms, especially Azure and AWS, including experience with data storage, model deployment, and scaling cloud-based solutions.

• Experience with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and geographic information system (GIS) analytics, with a focus on spatial data analysis and location-based insights.

• Strong background in Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Machine Learning) and AWS Machine Learning Services (e.g., SageMaker, Redshift, Lambda)..

Certifications

• Relevant certifications in machine learning, data science, cloud computing, or network administration (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, DataBricks, Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate) are highly desirable.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required

Physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA'') that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color,religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-15

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