Data Scientist

City of El Paso, TX

$76K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 4 years experience in database management and analysis, public finance, or project management.
  • 2 years supervisory experience in a management or administrative role.
  • Proficient in data modeling and algorithm development.
  • Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data to optimize city services and strategies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data for business solutions.
  • Evaluate new data sources and gathering techniques for effectiveness.
  • Design and implement custom data models and algorithms.
  • Develop databases for internal and external reporting needs.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on financial and economic data.
  • Supervise and develop assigned personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful city projects.
  • Training on best practices in data analysis and database management.
  • Participation in leadership decision-making processes.
  • Involvement in the city's bond programs and economic forecasting.
  • Work in a dynamic environment across various city departments.
Full Job Description
Salary : $76,593.71 - $95,742.14 Annually
Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number:
Department: Street MAINTNC
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 50

Requirements

MOS Code: 16K1S (Air Force)
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics or related field, plus four (4) years of experience in database management and analysis, program evaluation, process optimization, public finance, project management, or economic analysis; including two (2) years of supervisory experience in a management or administrative capacity.

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose
Under general direction, develop, coordinate, and lead in identifying and integrating datasets to find opportunities for services and process optimization using models to test the effectiveness of recommended interventions.

Typical Duties
Examine and analyze data from databases to drive optimization and improvement of services provided by the city and related strategies. Involves: Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging internal and external data to develop business solutions. Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques. Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Coordinate with various cross-functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy. Develop and maintain databases to facilitate internal and external reporting.

Develop and manage relational databases to meet obligatory set of data required by funding agencies. Involves: Communicate analytic solutions to stakeholders and recommend improvements as needed to operational systems. Coordinate with internal and external entities to collect, manage, and analyze data; verify information for completeness and accuracy. Interpret data relative to the city's operations and budget; highlight issues and make recommendations to department heads and city officials as needed; respond to and assist department heads and stakeholders on related issues. Develop financial and economic databases; document revenue sources; develop an estimate methodology; work with departmental fiscal staff to improve their estimating capabilities and focus on revenues to encourage greater accountability. Develop and produce ad-hoc reports, dashboards and analysis to assist in leadership decision making. Train on best practices regarding data analysis, database management, statistical methodology, data extraction, and development of interactive online reporting systems. Provide oversight and participate in meetings regarding the city's bond programs as needed; forecast revenue sources and advise on debt structure; prepare and deliver presentations on the city's economy and finances in disclosure documents for the city's bond issues.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign and assess work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and merit pay or other employee status changes.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in database management and analysis, program evaluation, process optimization, public finance, project management, or economic analysis; including two (2) years of supervisory experience in a management or administrative capacity?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
  • Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
  • Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
  • Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
  • No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

04

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?
  • Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
  • No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
  • N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

05

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.
  • I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question

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