Principal Data Analyst

Job Description:

Principal Data Analyst

Description

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Principal Data Analyst in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.*

Under general direction, plans, supervises, directs and oversees the design of data modeling/analysis services used to mine enterprise systems and applications; assists in building, deploying, and maintaining data support tools, metadata inventories, and definitions for database file/table creation; and performs other duties as assigned.

*The current vacancy is within Infrastructure Support but this list can be utilized by all divisions should additional vacancies occur.

Additional Position Information:

The Principal Data Analyst in the Department of Utility Services, Infrastructure Support Section performs a variety of business, business intelligence, and data analysis work; designs and builds business intelligence reports and dashboards; performs advanced technical duties in support of a variety of initiatives using big data sets; assists in the implementation, administration and configuration of various department business applications; and provides support in the evaluation, design, documentation and implementation of programs and projects relating to data collection and or reporting that enhance core business processes.

The ideal candidate will have a background in a government, public works or public utility, preferred experience in the water/wastewater industry. Knowledge of data mapping, modeling, collection, analysis, and interpretation methods. Ability to research, compile, and analyze large data sets and transform raw data into information and actionable insights using business intelligence tools and effective report writing techniques to communicate results. Effective communication skills and experience with writing and or reviewing technical documents are important for our candidate and having at least five years of experience utilizing data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau, and extensive experience with Power Query Editor, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Experience with managing or reporting on large data sources such as CMMS, CIS, Asset Renewal Forecasting Software, Enterprise Data Analytics Software, and any experience with ArcGIS is a plus. The ideal Principal Data Analyst candidate should have the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under limited supervision and effectively manage, supervise, develop, coach, and train a small but highly functioning staff.
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Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $91,084.92 - $136,627.38 Annually ; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• General Increase**
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm or 7:30am - 5:30pm (4 day work week)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Computer Science, Statistics or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in data modeling/analysis services or assisting in building, deploying, and maintaining data support tools, metadata inventories, and definitions for database file/table creation
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, training may be considered
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
• May need to complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
• Technical certifications related to specific job duties of your assigned area may be required
• Desirable: Lead/Supervisory experience

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Wednesday, May 28, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$91,084.92 - $136,627.38 Annually