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Data Analyst Trainee
Description of Duties
This is a one year trainee position, located in a school district, designed to learn how to compile and analyze data which includes testing, student census, and demographic data. Upon successful completion of a one (1) year traineeship employees are promoted to Data Analyst without further civil service examination. Incumbents who do not successfully complete the one year traineeship will be removed from the position. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction or other higher level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- One (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in the organization, analysis and manipulation of data utilizing a database management system; OR,
- Graduation with an Associate’s degree in any computer science, management information systems, or information technology field; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
