ESG-CV DATA ANALYST

ESG-CV DATA ANALYST

Limited Term

County of San Mateo

$38.18 - $47.72 / Hour

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking an Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act (ESG-CV) Data Analyst - Limited Term to provide a variety of analytical and administrative services for assigned programs in the Human Services Agency (HSA); create and analyze reports to monitor and evaluate program; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; provide technical assistance to staff and contractors; act as a liaison to other County departments and partnering agencies ensure staff training and policies are implemented to support high quality data; and create reports to submit to the ESG-CV federal and state funders.

The current vacancy in HSA is located in the Center on Homelessness Unit within the Collaborative Community Outcomes Branch.

Staff within the Center on Homelessness unit coordinate the safety net and homeless services within San Mateo County. The Center on Homelessness also works collaboratively with community partners to implement the County's strategic plan to end homelessness, which is available online at: http://hsa.smcgov.org/sites/hsa.smcgov.org/files/HomelessReport_Final.pdf.

Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act (ESG-CV) is a new federal time-limited funding source, which is being used to fund a number of homeless service programs such as shelter, rapid rehousing, and homeless outreach. HSA, as the Continuum of Care (CoC) lead agency for the County of San Mateo, is responsible for administering the homeless management information system (HMIS) in which ESG-CV program data must be stored, and for generating reports from HMIS for ESG-CV-funded programs.

The ideal candidates for this position should have the following competencies:

• Experience in data analysis, performance measurement, and evaluation of outcomes
• Experience in data quality monitoring
• Familiarity with HMIS is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, deadline-driven and customer service-oriented
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and managing projects
• Experience in the design and review of processes and programs
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, analytical, and public speaking skills
• Experience in contract development and monitoring
• Ability to analyze a wide variety of problems and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to prepare effective, concise, and complete reports on various issues, and evaluate program outcomes
• Culturally competent in working with diverse communities
• Excellent organizational skills in handling multiple and competing priorities
• Collaborative and able to build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations and other stakeholders 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Advanced skills in computer systems and applications, such as Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience working with programs that serve people experiencing homelessness or other safety net programs is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Master’s degree in public administration, policy, social work, or another related field is preferred

Note: This is a limited-term, at-will assignment. Limited term employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan.  

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for an ESG-CV Data Analyst is two years of experience performing journey-level administrative and analytical duties in a human services or related agency.

FINAL FILING DATE:  July 1, 2021

To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/3123356/esg-cv-data-analyst-limited-term-open.  Applications are only accepted online. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form, a resume, and a cover letter. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. EOE