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State of Minnesota Data Quality Assurance Coordinator - Management Analyst 3 in Brainerd, Minnesota
Working Title: Data Quality Assurance Coordinator - Management Analyst 3
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 85175
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/27/2025
Closing Date : 04/09/2025
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: $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 is established to administer and coordinate Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions, including comprehensive data audits, within the Remediation Division at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The Data Quality Assurance Coordinator is tasked with providing specialized subject matter expertise and making data-driven recommendations regarding data integrity and quality across multiple programs withing the division. This role encompasses offering advanced technical guidance on various analytical methods and representing the division in discussions related to analytical precision and accuracy. Additionally, the Data Quality Assurance Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring cross-divisional coordination and consistency, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration across various divisions at the MPCA, while upholding the highest standards of data quality and data integrity. Furthermore, the Coordinator is responsible for leading and assisting in the meticulous review and approval of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) within the EQuIS Data Qualification Module (DQM) for the Remediation Division, ensuring compliance of regulatory and internal standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional experience managing environmental data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis, statistical modeling; and analyzing and reporting on data.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Geoscience, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Statistics or a related natural sciences field, with a strong foundation in environmental and natural sciences with 2 years of professional experience managing environmental 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 assessing, measuring, and documenting the validity, reliability, and completeness of large and complex data sets.
Experience working with environmental sample collection and data review.
Experience manipulating and managing large datasets with diverse approaches and tools.
Experience identifying and extracting factual information from a variety of sources to produce clear, concise analysis and reports.
Advanced knowledge of EarthSoft EQuIS Data Qualification Module (DQM) including DQM QAPP and familiarity with DQM data checks, accuracy, relative percent difference, and radio chemistry.
Ability to assess program needs for environmental chemistry methods, detection limits, quality assurance, and data reporting.
Ability to develop data audit programs and strategies to identify data trends, anomalies, and risks in data sets.
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.
Problem-solving skills sufficient to capture business needs and recommend adjustments based on data analysis.
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.