• Job Description

  Req#: 4768504
  
  
  Data Analytics Intern (Graduate Intern)
  
  Please note the deadline for this recruitment is Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT).
  
  
  COUNTY OF ORANGE
  The County of Orange is California's third most populous county, with more than 3 million residents and 34 cities. It is one of the region's largest employers, with a workforce of about 18,000. Working for the County offers a variety of opportunities for career development and growth, and the job satisfaction of serving the public and contributing to efforts that make a difference in people's lives.
  
  COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
  The County of Orange , County Executive Office implements policies of the Board of Supervisors, supports County departments, oversees the County's infrastructure and real estate assets, prepares the annual County budget, manages the County’s public debt program and assists the public. The County Executive Officer is the highest-ranking appointed executive in the County and works with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff, elected and appointed department heads and the County's 19,000 employees to oversee the provision of essential government services through 22 departments. The County Executive Office is organized into six divisions: County Operations, Finance, Human Resource Services, Information Technology, Real Estate and Government & Community Relations.
  
  Click here for more information on the Budget and Finance Office.
  Click here for more information on the County of Orange.
  
  THE OPPORTUNITY/RESPONSIBILITIES
  The Budget and Finance Office Data Analytics Unit seeks an experienced data analytics graduate level intern with a background in database management, statistical analyses, and data visualization techniques to assist with multi agency and department projects within Orange County. The data analytics graduate level intern will be supporting multiple projects. Examples of potential projects may include countrywide need assessments, Orange County Justice through Prevention and Intervention (OC Cares), recidivism rate calculations, and reporting of various data to Orange County advisory councils.
  
  The intern will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Utilize programs such as R, Power BI, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Perform data cleaning and validation techniques
  • Extract, merge and organize data from multiple sources
  • Calculate and report performance indicators, trends, and potential correlations
  • Create reports, data dashboards and data visualizations
  • Collaborate with staff within the CEO's office as well as within various agencies or departments
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  This recruitment is open to applicants who are currently enrolled in or have graduated within the last six (6) months from an accredited college or university master's degree (or higher level) program with a focus in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field with a specialty in data analytics.
  
  SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  The ideal candidate for the Data Analytics Internship will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will demonstrate a strong proficiency in programming languages in R, statistical analysis, report writing, GIS mapping, and creating data dashboards and visualizations.
  Collaboration and attention to detail are must-have strengths.
  
  TIME COMMITMENT
  Interns may work up to 24 hours per week for 6 months. This internship may be extended an additional 6 months depending on the needs of the department. Hours must be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.). This is not a fully remote internship.
  
  BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THE INTERN
  Interns are offered an excellent opportunity to:
  • Resume building
  • Explore a career in local government
  • Learn intricacies of database management
  • Develop skills in data reporting to different audiences
  • Mentorship from a data analysis professional
  • Network with professionals in data analysis
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that impact the local communities
  • Apply knowledge through real life application and best practices in field
  
  
  REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
  Prior to placement, the applicant will be asked to undergo a LiveScan criminal record check through the California Department of Justice that requires a Social Security number and state-issued driver's license or identification card. References may also be contacted to verify the applicant’s qualifications.
  An additional federal level background check may be required.Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
  
  Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
  
  
  EMAIL NOTIFICATION
  Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
  
  NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
  
  Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
  
  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-opportunities
  
  Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
  
  For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or CountyofOrangeInterns@ocgov.com

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