Data Analyst III - Public Works

Data Analyst III - Public Works

Salary

$141,862,656.00 - $168,472,179.20 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07624

Department

Public Works

Division

Organizational Strategy

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

• Description
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Summary Statement

Help protect the Boise River through the power of data. The City of Boises Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Data Analyst III to transform complex environmental, operational and laboratory data into insights that support cleaner water, smarter infrastructure and a healthier community.

This role is ideal for a technically strong analyst who is motivated by public service and environmental impact. The Data Analyst III works with large and varied data sets from Public Works and water renewal operations, including lab and monitoring data related to water quality, phosphorus, temperature and other factors that help the department understand and protect river health. By building data models, developing reports and dashboards, analyzing trends and translating findings into practical recommendations, this position helps leaders make informed decisions that affect Boise's natural resources and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will bring current, hands-on experience with SQL, Power BI or Tableau, data modeling, visualization and complex analysis. Just as important, they will bring curiosity, care and a community-minded approach to the work. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who loves data, understands its power and wants to use it to help Boise continue to grow responsibly while protecting the river and community we share.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor's degree in business, probability and statistics, mathematics, communications or a related field
• Four years of experience documenting and analyzing business processes, or
• An equivalent level of professional experience.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Education Verification

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing.

Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

This position is hybrid eligible and requires residency in the Boise metro area. Candidates must currently live in the area or be prepared to relocate at their own expense prior to employment. No relocation assistance is provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Essential Functions

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Data Analyst I and II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed.

Analyzes data sets to find ways to solve problems relating to department business and disseminates this information to management and other stakeholders. Utilizes various tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources. Performs analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data and ensures data integrity. Develops, maintains and enhances analytical tools. Helps develop new reporting and analytical tools leveraging different technologies. Prepares final analysis reports for stakeholders. Analyzes process workflows, identifies relatable reports and dashboards and collects and analyzes data.

Works with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, proposes system modifications and assists the city's IT department with data governance strategies. Structures large data sets to find usable information. Utilizes data modeling techniques to summarize the overall features of data analysis. Creates customized reports & dashboarding for internal teams.

Collaborates with citywide data analysts to ensure best data practices are being shared and used. Provides analytical support for special projects and assignments as needed for immediate and short-term objectives. Participates in special projects as assigned, which may include the selection and implementation of new department information systems. Helps train end users on existing and new reporting and analytical tools.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• Math principles
• Computer usage including related software
• Business analysis principles and techniques
• Principles and practices of statistical analysis, related software and operational metrics and drivers
• Programming languages like SQL, R or Python
• Data visualizing software such as PowerBI or Tableau
• Leadership principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Problem-solve systematically and logically
• Learn new processes and systems quickly
• Maintain excellent attention to detail and work under strict timelines
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in carrying out responsibilities
• Demonstrate strong team leadership skills
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Masters degree in business, probability and statistics, mathematics, communications or a related field.
• Five years of related experience designing, developing or managing databases.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Which option best describes your current, hands-on experience with SQL, data modeling and dashboard/report development?

• No experience
• Basic Experience; limited use of SQL and simple reports or dashboards
• Working proficiency; write queries, clean and organize data, and build standard dashboards
• Advanced proficiency; write complex SQL, design data models, build production dashboards and validate data quality.
• Expert; lead data model design, optimize queries and dashboards, and establish reporting or analytics best practices.

02

Which option best describes your experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar data visualization tools?

• No experience
• Basic experience; created simple charts or reports
• Working proficiency; developed dashboards for internal users using prepared data
• Advanced proficiency; built interactive dashboards from multiple data sources and created measures, filters or calculated fields
• Expert; designed scalable dashboards, reusable models and reporting standards for teams or departments

03

Describe a time you worked with a complex data set and turned it into an insight, report, dashboard or recommendation. What made the data complex, what tools did you use and how did the work support a decision?

04

Why are you interested in the Data Analyst III role with the City of Boise Public Works Department? In your response, please address what interests you about applying your data skills to public service, environmental stewardship, water quality, infrastructure or community-impact work.

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org