Air Data Analyst - Research Analysis Spec

Working Title: Air Data Analyst

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 82953

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/03/2025

• Closing Date : 01/23/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / Air Data Analysis 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

• Job Class Option : Environmental

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• 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 in the Air Data Analysis unit. The incumbent supports and at times leads organizing, analyzing, summarizing, reporting, and making recommendations based on air monitoring data, specifically air toxics data so the MPCA can prioritize our efforts towards reducing environmental air concerns. This position focuses on efforts to support summarizing and reporting on air toxics, supports criteria pollutants, industrial data and analysis of alternative air monitoring. Tasks include data validation and analysis for air monitoring projects and supporting the MPCA's air monitoring network by analyzing and using data science tools to locate sites, summarize and analyze monitoring data and communicate results to interested parties. This position analyzes ambient air toxics monitoring data, supports loading of monitoring EDDs and supports analysis of criteria pollutants. The position requires data science skills with such tools as R, Python, Tableau and data query tools such as SQL. Statistical analysis skills are preferred to organize extensive ambient air monitoring data and present it through summaries, reports, graphics and presentations. Strong communication skills are needed for work on internal teams as well as for communication with external governmental and non-governmental entities and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional experience conducting research and data analysis and providing or communicating data to both technical and general audiences.

OR

Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, GIS, or other Natural Science; Statistics, Environmental Health, Toxicology or other related degree AND two (2) years of professional experience conducting data analysis, data visualization, GIS mapping, database management, and the use of data science tools.

OR

Master's degree in an Environmental Science or other Natural Science; Statistics, GIS, or other related degree AND one (1) year of professional experience conducting data analysis, data visualization, GIS mapping, database management, and the use of data science tools.

Strong planning and organizational skills to meet priorities, goals and objectives, monitor work, and follow-up on implementation for both independent and team-oriented work.

Ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audiences.

Ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data, reports and literature, particularly to conduct thorough research and review of the validity of data used in model and tool development.

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

Understanding of air pollution mechanisms and knowledge of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to air pollution.

Experience performing and communicating qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, and/or statistical analysis to support decision making.

Experience performing analyses and data visualization using a wide variety of data science (data collection, analysis, processing, evaluation, visualization, etc.) software such as Tableau, SQL, Excel, Python, R or other statistical analysis software.

Statistical analysis skills sufficient to organize extensive ambient air monitoring data and present it through summaries, reports, graphics, and presentations.

Demonstrated project management and leadership skills

Ability to effectively communicate scientific information to a general audience using plain language.

Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within a wide range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.