Data Analyst - Fire

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

10d•$67,074 - $83,842•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analyst – Fire acquires, manages, integrates, analyzes, and reports Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) operational data to support department operations, performance measurement, regulatory reporting, and informed decision-making. The role performs data ingestion, validation, quality assurance, transformation, and integration across multiple public safety systems; develops recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analyses; and supports statistical, geospatial, and predictive analytics initiatives. The position maintains AFR data and reporting functions, supports data accuracy and regulatory compliance, and develops integrations among systems such as CAD, RMS, and NERIS. It collaborates with operational personnel and subject-matter experts to establish data requirements and ensure analytical work reflects AFR operations. The analyst also supports GIS data, evaluates data-related technologies, and assists with data-driven recommendations and forecasting tools. The role works primarily in an indoor office setting, with occasional off-site or outdoor work. When the city declares an emergency or disaster, City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. The hiring salary is $67,074–$83,842 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Public Administration with an emphasis in quantitative analysis, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis, data management, business intelligence, or a closely related field, including work with large datasets and integrating or analyzing data from multiple sources.
Knowledge of data analysis and performance measurement principles, best practices, and statistical methods.
Knowledge of data quality assurance, validation, governance, and integrity practices.
Knowledge of relational database concepts, data structures, and SQL.
Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard development.
Knowledge of data integration concepts and methods for combining information from multiple systems.
Knowledge of applicable fire and emergency response data standards and reporting requirements, including NERIS.
Knowledge of geospatial analysis and GIS principles and practices.
Knowledge of data privacy, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive or restricted information.
Skill in querying, extracting, transforming, validating, and analyzing data using SQL and related analytical tools.
Skill in identifying and resolving data quality issues.
Skill in developing and maintaining reports, dashboards, visualizations, and other analytical products.
Skill in analyzing large and complex datasets from multiple sources and applying statistical and trend-analysis techniques.
Skill in using spreadsheet and business intelligence tools to organize, analyze, validate, and present information.
Ability to translate complex data into clear visualizations and narratives for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to prepare and deliver clear written and oral presentations of analytical findings.
Ability to troubleshoot data, reporting, and integration issues.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, City staff, other governmental agencies, vendors, and stakeholders.
Ability to translate operational needs and business questions into appropriate data and analytical approaches.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines with attention to accuracy and detail.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive, confidential, or restricted information.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with operational and technical subject-matter experts.
Ability to learn and apply emerging analytical technologies, tools, and methodologies.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis in public safety, fire service, or emergency management.
Familiarity with public safety data systems such as CAD and RMS, and with geographic information systems (GIS).

Responsibilities

Maintain and support AFR data and reporting functions within public safety information systems, including CAD, RMS, NERIS, and related databases.
Troubleshoot data issues, apply validation rules, and adjust system configurations to maintain data integrity and meet required standards.
Ensure data accuracy and reliability for leadership decisions and regulatory compliance, including NERIS incident reporting.
Develop and maintain data integrations between CAD, RMS, NERIS, and other systems.
Compile, validate, and submit incident data reports to meet local, state, and federal requirements.
Collaborate with operational personnel and subject-matter experts to define data requirements and validate analytical assumptions.
Generate regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards for operational needs.
Use SQL and business intelligence tools to extract, combine, and analyze data from multiple sources and identify trends and patterns.
Present findings and visualizations for decision-making, performance monitoring, and service improvements.
Document data definitions, queries, validation rules, reporting methodologies, integrations, and recurring analytical processes.
Perform statistical and trend analyses to identify operational patterns, risks, and areas for improvement.
Summarize data insights and assist the Data Analytics Supervisor in developing data-driven recommendations.
Support the development, testing, validation, and application of predictive and forecasting tools.
Provide updates and analysis of AFR GIS data.
Assist in evaluating and implementing new data-related technologies and tools.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.