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State of Minnesota Remediation GIS Specialist - Management Analyst 3 in Duluth, Minnesota
Working Title: Remediation GIS Specialist - Management Analyst 3
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 80859
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/11/2024
Closing Date : 10/31/2024
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: $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 (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 provide Remediation Division with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technical support of program data for contaminated sites. The position assists the programs to define GIS needs, carries out GIS work to meet those needs, and produces maps and spatial analysis. This position will be responsible for the development, management, improvement, and analysis of Remediation Division data including the collection, interpretation and communication of data and information.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional experience managing scientific data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis, statistical modeling; and analyzing and reporting on data. OR
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or other Natural Science; or Statistics or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences, or Geographical Information System (GIS) with 2 years of professional experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis, statistical modeling; and analyzing and reporting on data.
AND
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating and collaborating with others in a work environment.
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 designing, developing, and conducting data analysis and GIS projects from a wide variety of datasets.
Experience in a variety of data science (data collection, management, analysis, processing, evaluation, visualization, etc.) software such as GIS software, Tableau, SQL Developer, MS Access, Python, R, or other statistical analysis software.
Ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data.
Understanding of the relationship and application of various tools and models (e.g. query, metadata, etc.) within GIS.
Experience manipulating and managing large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools.
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.
Organizational skills to balance several efforts simultaneously and ensure projects are completed timely.
Physical Requirements
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.