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State of Minnesota Environmental Quality Data Information Specialist - Management Analyst 2 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Working Title: Environmental Quality Data Information Specialist - Management Analyst 2
Job Class: Management Analyst 2
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 84500
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/05/2025
Closing Date : 03/18/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : REM DATA SUPPORT UNIT
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to provide quality assurance and data management support to the Remediation Division at the MPCA. This position will assist the Data Support Unit coordinators with the management and maintenance of Tempo and EQuIS. This position will perform data quality review in support of the REM data review process. This position will manage environmental data stored in the MPCA’s Tempo and Environmental Quality Information Storage (EQuIS) databases for the Remediation Division. The position works closely with MPCA Tempo and EQuIS staff to ensure consistency among MPCA Remediation Division programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional data management/analysis experience
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology/Geosciences, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field with one (1) year of data management and data analysis experience.
Database management experience includes the following: compiling, manipulating, and analyzing data; reviewing error reports; evaluating and manipulating data to correct and load data; diagnosing and resolving data issues; storage, transfer, and retrieve of data; testing software updates, documenting issues, and working with IT and technical staff to resolve systems issues.
Experience managing and querying environmental data using database tools such as Microsoft Access, SQL Server, and Python.
Ability to produce data reports using in-house software and/or specialized queries.
Communication skills sufficient to work with other state agencies, local governments, laboratories and consultants, to raise and answer questions about analytical reports.
Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and communicating problems and solutions to others.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience utilizing environmental data management platforms such as EarthSoft’s EQuIS suite products or Tempo.
Experience with laboratory data quality analysis and control (QA/QC).
Knowledge of GIS software applications and their relationship to environmental databases.
Possess an understanding of environmental remediation programs (Superfund, Petroleum Remediation, Brownfield, Closed Landfill).
Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory framework and their applicability to data projects.
Ability to actively communicate and coordinate with project managers, hydrologists, and/or other team members to understand data needs in various Remediation Division programs.
Possess an understanding of how relational data systems function and key governance components necessary to preserve data integrity.
Familiarity of EQuIS Data Quality Module (DQM) and its applicability to environmental laboratory data validation.
Good organization and project management skills with attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.