Environmental Data Specialist - Management Analyst 1

The State of Minnesota is hiring an Environmental Data Specialist - Management Analyst 1 for the Pollution Control Agency. This full-time position supports environmental data needs and involves data quality review. Candidates should have experience in data management and strong communication skills. The role is telework eligible, allowing for remote work, and offers a salary range of $49,339 - $71,367 annually.
Working Title: Environmental Data Specialist - Management Analyst 1
Job Class: Management Analyst 1
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
- Job ID : 84768
- Location : Various
- Telework Eligible : Yes
- Full/Part Time : Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 03/12/2025
- Closing Date : 03/25/2025
- 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: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / 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 support environmental data needs across the Remediation Division. The position will perform data quality review in support of the REM data review process. The position works closely with MPCA EQuIS and Tempo staff to ensure consistency among MPCA Remediation Division programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of advanced administrative data management/analysis experience; OR
One (1) year of professional data management/analysis experience; OR
A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology/Geosciences, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Administration, Statistics or closely related field
AND
Must include:
Experience with computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or similar applications).
Effective oral communication, written communication, interpersonal, project management, and problem-solving skills.
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 with environmental data management platforms.
Knowledge of 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.
Good organization and 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.