Data Management Coordinator (Vacancy)

Data Management Coordinator (Vacancy)

Salary

$37.96 - $56.98 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-0591-V5

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Office of the Public Utilities Director

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Columbus Water & Power is seeking a Data Management Coordinator for the Division of Water Reclamation. Under general direction, this position will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the ongoing management and data analysis of data and processes associated with the division which includes over 40 systems.

This role will serve as primary contact for systems used in the division and will provide support from a functional standpoint. Critical systems include, but are not limited to: Cityworks, Customer Information Management System, PMIS and Falcon. The role will service as the division system administrator and subject matter expert for business process, system functionality, and configuration. The role will lead data reporting and analysis to support critical business decisions. Performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Plans, directs, and coordinates the on-going management of large information system(s) from the functional system user perspective;

Collaborates with Department of Technology (DoT) and/or hosted vendor involved in the execution of information and data management system;

Leads the development of policies and procedures related to the functional use of the information management system(s) and its related systems, such as document imaging, GIS, self-service, security management, etc;

Communicates local issues with system-wide implications to appropriate stakeholders and provides recommendations for the resolution of issues;

Takes the lead on any data management projects (roll-outs, enhancements, interfaces, transitions, additional phases of implementation) that develop;

Maintains awareness of the needs and requirements of the system users by networking, providing opportunity for feedback, etc

Partners with DoT to provide project governance to ensure vendor performance meets contractual requirements and City expectations;

Prepares and monitors the operating budget that is submitted to DoT as it relates to the information management system(s);

Ensures information regarding data support, quality, and management is distributed to all relevant parties;

Receives and prioritizes all requests for internal reports and information;

Disseminates reports and data analysis to relevant staff members, senior management, and department director(s);

Ensures high quality data is available for extraction as needed by developing and implementing systems to identify, track, correct, and prevent errors;

Coordinates integrated testing and implementation of program changes and enhancements with functional and technical resources;

Ensures functional users are properly trained; maintains training system, processes, and documentation;

Works with DoT, hosted vendor and/or other relevant staff to ensure that local system changes and enhancements support staff needs and are compliant with system-wide standardizations and enhancements;

Collaborates with DoT and/or hosted vendor to ensure data transfer and extraction is meeting expectations;

Works with DoT and/or hosted vendor to identify and report problems of functionality to the data system and extractor;

Analyzes and interprets data reports in support of planning, evaluation, management, decision making, and strategic planning;

Presents information in an understandable and accurate format for a variety of applications and scenarios;

May supervise professional, technical, and/or support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelors degree and five (5) years of experience performing data analysis OR report development from a relational database (using SQL, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, or other database reporting tool) OR database (relational) administration. Substitution(s): Possession of a masters degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-0591-V5

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Office of the Public Utilities Director

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-3751

E: aaardolino@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs