- 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: $ $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
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Description
Working Title: Data AnalystJob Class: Research Analysis Specialist
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
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.
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following 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.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .
If you have questions about the position, contact Adriunna Yang at .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Adriunna Yang at .
About Pollution Control Agency
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.