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Data Scientist

Polk County Property Appraiser Bartow, FL

Bartow, FL

1mo ago Closed

$75k+/yr Full time Business Intelligence Data Analysis Data Analytics

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 5, 2026).

Job Description

Role context: This is an in-person Data Scientist position supporting the Property Appraiser’s Office in Bartow, Florida.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior-level staff to build and maintain a complex code base for production and analytical tasks
Integrate data from CAMA systems, GIS platforms, deeds, permits, and external sources to keep internal systems consistent
Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries supporting modeling, appraisal, and data entry operations
Maintain data dictionaries, documentation, and technical specifications for office datasets
Develop dynamic, interactive dashboards for appraisers, management, and leadership using Power BI (or similar tools)
Create tools and data products that support staff understanding of parcel characteristics, value changes, and classification trends
Build visual tools and summary reports communicating model performance, market behavior, and data distributions
Manage complex interfaces with senior-level staff to deliver data science projects focused on efficiency, transparency, and fairness
Assist in evaluating sales data and land location factors to support the Manager and Regression Modeler
Support staff training on data literacy, dashboard usage, and access to analytical tools
Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and methods to improve analytics, visualization, automation, and reporting
Manage end-to-end work including data collection, cross-channel data integration, predictive analytics, reporting, dashboards, and data visualization
Collaborate with senior-level staff to identify opportunities to use data science to improve services
Identify data inconsistencies and coordinate with appraisal, GIS, and IT staff to resolve issues and improve data quality
Create repeatable workflows for high-volume or statutory tasks such as annual updates, abstract validation, and roll monitoring
Perform other duties as assigned and participate in departmental meetings, cross-training, educational courses, seminars, and organizational efforts as directed
May require driving to offsite training and occasional travel to agency offices and other required work locations

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship now or in the future
Education: Equivalent of two years of college level classes with major coursework in Computer Science or a closely related field
Experience: Two or more years’ knowledge of software development and maintenance through prior work experience in-house or with another county agency or Property Appraiser’s office
Preferred: Knowledge of Power BI and SPSS or Python
Each year of post-secondary education may be substituted by one (1) year of work experience

Technologies

Power BI
SQL
SPSS
Python

Benefits

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

After hiring, the deputy will be required to complete:
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
- At least one of the following cybersecurity training courses:
  - CyberReady Florida Technical Foundations from USF/Cyber Florida
  - The Cyber Florida Class: Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF 2.0) Practitioner Course

Location and Pay

Work location: In person, Bartow, FL
Salary: From $75,000.00 per year

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