CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT

The City of Bridgeport is now accepting submissions for the position of

Data Analyst

Health & Social Services Department

In direct support of Mayoral goals, and consistent with the objectives of our department, we are dedicated to

enhancing the health and well-being of the Bridgeport community. Our mission is to provide high-quality public

health services that promote and protect the health of our citizens. We accomplish this by monitoring the

effectiveness of our programs, enforcing laws and ordinances that support public health, and collecting critical

health data to inform our work. Commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we are proud to be an integral part

of building a healthier, happier, and more vibrant Bridgeport.

The Social Services Department is a vital division under the Health and Social Services Department focused on

enhancing the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities. With services ranging from case

management to housing support, the department is dedicated to promoting social justice and empowering those

in need to lead fulfilling lives.

For more information, visit: https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/health-social-services.

Salary and Benefits: $52,830.00 (Step 1) - $54,896.00 (Step 2) - $56,951.00 (Step 3) - $59,015.00 (Step 4) -

$61,070.00 (Step 5 - Top) annually. This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular

full-time municipal employees. Depending on the employee group, some of these benefits include health

insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid leave (sick,

vacation, and personal), paid holidays (13), and more.

The City of Bridgeport also offers several voluntary benefit programs via automatic payroll deduction: 457(b)

Deferred Compensation Plan with Roth options, legal services, and complimentary discounted perks for city

municipal employees. Tuition reimbursement is available to most City employees based upon the terms of the

contract which covers the employee. Additionally, tuition discounts may be available at various universities and

colleges that have partnered with the City of Bridgeport.

The city participates in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS)

(www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/cmers/muniretire.htm), which requires both employer and employee contributions. Please

be aware that your earnings from this position are not covered under Social Security; instead, you will make

contributions towards your government pension plan. For further information, you may visit the Social Security

website at ssa.gov.

Application Process: Mail, deliver, or email a resume, a cover letter, and three (3) professional references to the

Civil Service Commission Office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 or by email to

COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov. Please include “Data Analyst” in the subject line.

Accepting complete submissions until Position is filled

(Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport)

This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and controlled substance screening.

Municipal Profile

The City of Bridgeport is in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. It is

bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. The most populous

city in Connecticut, it has an approximate population of 147,000, consisting of 50,367 households, with a

population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. Nicknamed the “Park City” for its over 40 public parks,

including the Olmsted-designed Seaside Park and Beardsley Park, Bridgeport is a vibrant community and was

recently cited as the 11th most diverse city in the country (with some 85 languages spoken here). NBC Today also

labeled Bridgeport one of the top 5 booming cities in the nation. The City is also home to numerous attractions,

such as the Barnum Museum, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, the Total

Mortgage Arena, and the Soundside Music Festival, all of which bring thousands of visitors to the city each

year for a myriad of events. A center of learning, Bridgeport is home to Sacred Heart University’s Center for

Healthcare Education, the University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield University’s Bellarmine Campus, as well as the

campus of the Paier College of Art and the Housatonic Community College. The city also hosts two major

medical centers which serve the region and are the city’s largest employers: Bridgeport Hospital, which is part

of the Yale New Haven Health Care System, and Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, which is part of Hartford

Healthcare.

Governing Structure

The City has a Mayor-City Council form of government. Bridgeport has an elected mayor who serves as the chief

executive officer of the municipal government and serves a four-year term. The current mayor is Joseph P. Ganim,

who is currently serving his eighth term as mayor. The City Council is the twenty-member legislative body whose

two major responsibilities are enacting ordinances necessary to ensure the welfare and good order of the City and

adopting the City’s annual budget. Councilmembers are elected by the residents of the ten council districts to

represent the concerns, needs, and issues of their constituents and work to improve the City’s neighborhoods. All

Council Members serve a two-year term in office.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Data Analyst’s responsibility is to collect, organize, maintain, and interpret/analyze data received from

internal and external data sources for the benefit of the assigned department and the City. The job requires

excellent skills in the use of computers and software related to data analysis and the ability to interface effectively

with supervisors, peers, and customers. The Data Analyst also presents data, ideas, and consolidated information

to the department manager/department head to identify past and current department activities and future

opportunities for improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather data from various sources and compile into a useable format to analyze and present useable

information to department head. Designs reports based on specific departmental needs.

Ensure departmental data is accurately and consistently maintained and troubleshoot inconsistencies.
Assist staff with correctly entering data into department or City information system.
Assists with creation of accurate and timely reports such as budget reports or other reports related to

department operations.

Provides reports as requested by the department manager/ department head. Performs database and

application integration and interchanges between locally developed systems and vendor-supplied

applications.

Assists with coordination and troubleshooting of database and software systems when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned by the department manager/ department head.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Business

Administration, Management Information Systems or Computer Science from an accredited college or

university.

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Two years prior experience in a Data Analyst or equivalent position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must

be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

which do not cause undue hardship may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The

employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls

and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and

occasionally lift weights up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to

adjust focus. Be able to get in and out of the patrol car.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts

or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,

fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions,

responsibilities, and qualifications which comprise this position. The above is intended as a general summary

only. You should not rely on it as a complete or binding explanation. This summary is subject to the reasonable

discretion of city management. This summary does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied,

between the employee and City of Bridgeport. This is an informational guide and is subject to correction of any

information which may have been inadvertently misstated.

The City of Bridgeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For further information and contact:

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

Last Name

First

Name

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Mailing

Address

Apartment/Unit #

City State ZIP

Phone E-mail Address

Commercial

Drivers License

(CDL) (Yes/No)

CT Drivers

License

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Are you a citizen of the United States? YES NO If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.? YES NO

Have you ever worked for the City of Bridgeport

before?

YES NO If so, when?

EDUCATION

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School

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College Address

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Other Address

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REFERENCES

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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

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DEMOGRAPHICS

The following section is voluntary and will in no way be used to influence your possible selection for any

position. For the purposes of Affirmative Action, we are requesting that you fill out the data below. The purpose

of collecting this data is statistical and may help this office to determine whether advertising is reaching all

segments of the community.

Gender

⃣ Male

⃣ Female

⃣ Non-Binary

⃣ Prefer not to answer

⃣ Other: _____________________

Ethnicity

⃣ Asian

⃣ Black/African American

⃣ Hispanic

⃣ Native American

⃣ Pacific Islander

⃣ White/Caucasian

⃣ Prefer not to answer

⃣ Other: ____________________

How did you hear about us?

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City of Bridgeport Website

Job Board (Indeed.com, etc.)

Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

City Employee _______________

Networking Event/Job Fair

University/College Career Center

Other: ____________________

I certify that all information supplied on this application is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any

misrepresentation of facts is cause for refusal of employment and/or termination of employment.

I understand that, if I am hired as a seasonal or part-time employee, I am not eligible for any City of Bridgeport sponsored benefits.

In the case of an emailed application, entering your name above will constitute an electronic signature. You may be asked to sign this

application in person if you are offered a position with the City of Bridgeport.

It is the policy of the City of Bridgeport to employ, train, compensate, and promote individuals without regard to race, religion, national

origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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