State of Minnesota • Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Job #2680571375
Working Title: Data Analyst
Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/09/2024
Closing Date : 04/29/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : Operations Division / Data Analysis Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : Yes - Up to 80% of the time
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes
*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
As a Data Analyst at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will lead, facilitate, and participate in complex, broad-based, and agency-wide program evaluation, data management and data analysis projects with an emphasis on the development, execution and communication of statistical and visual data analysis. Using data science principles, this position assesses the effectiveness of program business processes in meeting environmental and operational goals, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends strategies for enhancements to provide the MPCA leadership and its staff the ability to make and communicate informed, data-driven decisions. This position also provides dedicated data services to the Air Point Source program in support of automated regulatory data exchange obligations to the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Science or other Natural Science; or Statistics, Computer Science, or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences or Geographical Information System (GIS) AND two (2) years of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis; creating visualizations, and/or analyzing and reporting on data. OR
Master's degree in an Environmental Science or other Natural Science; or Statistics, Computer Science, or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences or Geographical Information System (GIS) AND one (1) year of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis; creating visualizations, and/or analyzing and reporting on data.
AND
Technical writing skills sufficient to organize and effectively present ideas to a variety of audiences.
Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within a wide range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.
Accomplished planning and organizational skills to meet priorities, goals and objectives, monitor work, and follow-up on implementation.
Willingness and ability to learn new data analysis tools, skills, and software.
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 manipulating large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools.
Skills to identify and extract factual information from a variety of sources to produce clear, concise analysis and reports.
Expertise in a wide variety of analytical and visualization software such as Tableau, SQL, ArcGIS, Python, R or other statistical analysis software.
Experience managing, querying, or analyzing environmental data (air, water, geology, climate, etc.) or pollution-related data (waste reduction, site remediation, cumulative impacts, etc.).
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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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