Data Officer, (A265538-1), 208, Open Data

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City of Laredo
Laredo, TEXAS, United States
24.51 - 30.64 USD / Hour
  • Automotive
  • FullTime
  • PartTime

Job Description Revised on 12/11/2025Leads the City’s efforts to provide data and financial transparency through the Open Data division. Coordinates open data projects and goals by meeting with City departments, directors, staff, City Management, City Council, and Mayor as necessary. Works with the IST Director, Database Analyst and other IST department staff to create reports and dashboards for public distribution on the City’s open data portals.Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical RequirementsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

  • Assists departments in providing transparency through open data.
  • Coordinates and leads meetings with key City personnel to identify and gather and report data for public distribution
  • Responsible for submission and oversight of City’s efforts to gain transparency certifications and recognitions
  • Creates reports and dashboards.
  • Responsible for the City’s online open data portals to ensure that the data reported is accurate and timely.
  • Gain knowledge of City business and operations to ensure that relevant data is publicized to meet with data transparency goals.
  • Identifies emerging methods and technologies related to data/information management and analysis.
  • Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use
  • Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:

  • Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Knowledge of video and audio production
  • Knowledge of data integration and data modeling
  • Knowledge of extract, transform, load (ETL) processes
  • Knowledge of data warehousing

Skills and Abilities:

  • Skill in organization and time management.
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
  • Ability to coordinate and assign tasks to peers to meet project goals.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
  • Ability to connect with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to create clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
  • Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
  • Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
  • Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
  • Ability to comply with all City of Laredo’s policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures

  • Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
  • Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environmentsSeldom

  • Outdoor environment
  • Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Construction site
  • Confined space
  • Warehouse environment

Frequently

  • Vehicles

Often

  • Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elementsNever

  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
  • Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Seldom

  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel
Position will require the employee to travelNever

  • International travel

Seldom

  • National travel

Sometimes

  • Regional travel

Frequently

  • Local travel

Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Information Systems , Communications or related fieldAt least three (3) years of work experience in business intelligence, data mining, and analysis*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)Valid Licenses and CertificationsRequired Licenses or Certifications

  • Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

  • 10 days of paid vacation per year

  • 6 1/2 days sick leave per year

  • Pension plan

  • 16 paid Holidays

  • Paid health*

  • Dental plan*

  • Life insurance
    30 day waiting periodFor a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits01Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

  • I am a full-time City of Laredo employee

  • I am a part-time City of Laredo

  • I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02What is your highest level of education?

  • Some High School
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
  • 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • PhD from an accredited college or university
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
  • Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
  • None of the above

03If you hold an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:04Do you have at least three (3) years of work experience in business intelligence, data mining, and analysis?

  • Yes
  • No

05From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed business intelligence with: Note: Do not answer this question with “See Resume” or “See Application”. Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.]06From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you have performed data mining with: Note: Do not answer this question with “See Resume” or “See Application”. Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.]]07From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed analysis experience with: Note: Do not answer this question with “See Resume” or “See Application”. Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.]]]]08I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the “Driver License” (if appicable), “Education”, “Work Experience”, “Certifications and Licenses” (if applicable), “Agency-Wide Questions”, and “Job Specific Supplemental Questions” will result in my application not being processed.

  • I have read and understood the above information.
  • I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

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