Job Description
Working Title: Data Management Support Specialist Job Class: State Program Administrator Agency: Pollution Control Agency - Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 01/31/2024
- Closing Date : 02/20/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
- Division/Unit : Operations / Data Analysis Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / annually
- Classified Status : Unclassified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- End Date : 03/05/2026
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No
*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary This position is anticipated to last up to 2 years with a projected end date of March 2026.
As a State Program Administrator at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will provide administrative and technical support for the point source water (Wastewater) program by ensuring data quality and data management of program databases including the Agency-wide enterprise database system and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national databases for permitting, compliance and enforcement. This position will: coordinate quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities during permit development to ensure that permit data structures are correct and sufficient to support automated compliance determination and electronic data interchange to the EPA; conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities on data that is submitted by permittees and on data that is entered by both technical and support staff; manage all aspects of the EPA's Integrated Compliance Information System National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (ICIS-NPDES) data base to meet state obligations; perform permit modifications related to data requirements; perform compliance and enforcement activities related to permit-required reporting, including communicating with facilities and staff via phone and email; respond to data requests from both internal and external customers; participate in program and Agency activities where data policies and procedures are established; provide training, and technical assistance to both internal and external customers to assist with data reporting requirements. The incumbent will work as part of a team with other program and Agency data management staff and assist Agency management's ability to make and communicate informed, data-based decisions.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to environmental protection, sustainability or pollution prevention OR
One year of professional experience leading and administering comprehensive environmental projects** OR
Two years technical experience responsible for providing programmatic (Environmental) support**
** Experience must include demonstration of data analysis, data management and reporting skills, project management and organizational skills.
AND
Ability to:
Prioritize and organize work to carry out daily tasks and stay on target with timelines.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to translate technical information, rules and regulations to language understandable by a non-technical audience.
Strong attention to detail sufficient to analyze data to effectively and efficiently identify and troubleshoot discrepancies.
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 Technical experience in an environmental program including data analysis and reporting.
Experience using TEMPO.
Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Working knowledge of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal Systems (SDS) programs.
Knowledge of agency data management policies and procedures, state and federal rules.
Ability to interpret and apply permitting program policy and procedures.
Knowledge of data practices requirements when working with data.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to .
If you have questions about the position, contact Adriunna Yang at adriunna.yang@state.mn.us .
About Pollution Control Agency Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: - 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
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