Working Title: EQuIS Environmental Data Coordinator

Job Class: Management Analyst 3

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID : 84607

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 03/11/2025

Closing Date : 04/07/2025

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

Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis Outcomes / Environmental Data Management Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, 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 located within the Environmental Data Management unit and supports the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) environmental data management efforts, focusing on and leading laboratory and field electronic data processes efforts within the Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) system and the goal to help upkeep and modernize data system standards. The role involves coordinating data error resolution and data system enhancements, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as MPCA staff, laboratories, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate data submission from laboratories, leading process improvements, assisting with quality assurance, and advancing the EDD loading process. The position requires problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and effective communication to facilitate data accuracy and efficiency in environmental monitoring and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:

Three (3) years of combined experience in project management, data quality control, laboratory methodology, or environmental data management, and experience and understanding of relational databases such as EQuIS. A degree in environmental sciences, laboratory sciences, data management or other related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Communication skills sufficient to effectively facilitate process improvement efforts, present to groups, and transmit written information to a variety of audiences.

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

Demonstrated project management and project development skills, ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ability to meet deadlines.

Knowledge of environmental data systems such as EQuIS, and how programs use the system for standardization and efficiency.

Knowledge of federal and state data management reporting requirements and its applicability to programs.

Problem-solving skills sufficient to capture business needs and recommend adjustments based on data analysis.

Experience querying and reporting of data for large data bases, project planning, implementation, management, and identifying and measuring outcomes with records management experience.

Knowledge of environmental data collection or sampling and analysis.

Knowledge of data governance practices, policies, and data standards.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.