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Data Management Coordinator (Vacancy)

Company:
City of Columbus
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43215
Pay:
$37.96 - $56.98 hour
Posted:
November 26, 2025
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Description:

Definition

Columbus Water & Power, Division of Water, is seeking a Data Management Coordinator to lead the management of enterprise information systems and ensure the accuracy and quality or organizational data. This position will oversee the Cityworks GIS-based asset management system, coordinate system rollouts and enhancements, and partner with IT staff, vendors, and internal teams to maintain efficient and reliable data processes.

Responsibilities also include establishing policies and procedures for system use, monitor data integrity, and provide training and support to system users, along with performing other duties as assigned to support the department's data and technology needs; lead data reporting and analysis using Tableau to develop dashboards and reports that deliver clear, actionable insights for staff and leadership; prioritize reporting requests, and communicate findings effectively and support day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning.Under general direction, is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the on-going management of data and processes associated with a complicated and comprehensive information management system(s) from a functional user perspective; 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 bachelor's 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 master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-0591-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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