Scientific Computing Professional Specialist
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S11310P
Working Title
Scientific Computing Professional Specialist
Department
PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated
as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified
institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than
235 years of academic and professional achievements and our
continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked
among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65
miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta,
Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000
faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's
enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000
undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.
Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a
medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA
Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
Normal business hours are M-F, 8-5. Some after hours may be needed
to meet deadlines.
Advertised Salary
$45,000 - $65,000
Posting Date
11/17/2023
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
01/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic
information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or
protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or
assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this
search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification Title
IT Systems Support Professional
FLSA
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please
contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of
education/experience in lieu of the required minimum
qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in preferred disciplines such as
Business Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics,
Management and Information Systems.
Position Summary
This incumbent will serve as a statistical and visual technician in
translating client data into actionable organizational intelligence
for data-informed decision making. This individual's primary
responsibilities will be building custom statistical and visual
analytics for client-driven projects using Microsoft's PowerBI and
Qlik's Qlik Sense along with open-source computing and statistical
programming languages (e.g., R, Python, and Julia). Additional
responsibilities include performing other procedural steps in the
data science life cycle such as data ingestion, cleaning,
management, and exploration using open-source and proprietary
resources that are locally hosted or cloud-based. Secondary
responsibilities include serving in a support role for completing
initiatives germane to the Institute's strategic missions such as
delivering client training, building and editing reports or
visuals, and provide technical assistance on ad-hoc projects.
This role involves a service-oriented mentality with a high sense
of ownership of the projects, problems and requests assigned. This
employee will be actively participating in a high energy, creative
development environment serving state and local government clients.
Successful candidates will demonstrate initiative in maintaining
and updating core statistical, computational, and technical skills.
Successful candidates should have a high degree of independence and
self-direction when working on projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial
resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children
under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT
security, personnel records, patient records, or access to
chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with
financial responsibilities. For additional information about the
credit check criteria, visit the .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating
your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in
your application materials (including reference checks) as they
relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be
subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk
responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage of time
45
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage of time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage of time
5
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