Data Steward - Research Analysis Spec Sr

Working Title: Data Steward - Research Analysis Spec Sr

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID: 81674

Location: Various

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 11/12/2024

Closing Date: 12/03/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

Division/Unit: RMAD SustainMaterial MgmtUnit

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 is responsible for data stewardship and analysis duties that support RMAD (Resource Management and Assistant Division) goals, strategies, and implementation. The position leads, facilitates, and participates in complex, broad-based, agency and division-wide program evaluation and data management and supports project analysis through the development, execution, and communication of statistical and visual data analysis. This position has the authority to oversee data-related work for RMAD, recommending actions that ensure RMAD data is accessible and can be trusted for making decisions. It also advocates for the appropriate use and management of data, ensuring program areas within RMAD follow established policies, procedures, and data standards. Lastly, this position serves as a primary point of contact for specific datasets, communicating data management decisions between subject matter experts, and internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Science, Ecology or other Natural Science; or Statistics, or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences, data science, or Geographical Information System (GIS) and three (3) years of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis, statistical modeling; and/or analyzing and reporting on data.

Ability to conduct advanced data analyses to include manipulating large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools, and leverage opportunities for improvement, even in unfamiliar systems and business processes.

AND

Technical writing skills sufficient to organize and effectively present ideas to a variety of audiences.

Human relation and communication skills sufficient to communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audiences, including facilitating discussion between diverse groups in both formal and informal settings.

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 teaching, training or mentoring others in data analysis and data management.

Experience developing and implementing data management plans.

Expertise in identifying and extracting factual information from a variety of sources to produce clear, concise analysis and reports.

Expertise in a wide variety of data science (data collection, analysis, processing, evaluation, visualization, etc.) 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.).

Knowledge of environmental justice principles and tools at the state and federal level.

Strong listening, writing and advanced presentation skills.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. 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.