Wastewater Data Coordinator - Job ID 85746

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Job Summary

This position serves as the technical data expert for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) point source water quality (wastewater) program. The Wastewater Data Coordinator directs all wastewater program data management activities within the MPCA’s enterprise data system (TEMPO), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Integrated Compliance Information System National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (ICIS-NPDES), and other state and national databases for point source water quality permitting, compliance and information. The position is tasked with conducting a comprehensive audit of MPCA data in EPA systems annually, extracting and refining reoccurring reports for internal and external recipients and providing data-driven recommendations to wastewater leadership regarding data integrity and quality within the program.

This pivotal role also acts as the lead subject matter expert for the MPCA’s modernization effort to develop and refine wastewater data flows to ICIS-NPDES. The position provides point source water quality business process and data knowledge to internal Business Solutions staff, MNIT, and external systems developers, as well as coordinates testing and troubleshooting processes for wastewater program staff. Furthermore, the Wastewater Data Coordinator is responsible for upholding the highest standards of data quality and data integrity thus ensuring permit data structures are correct and sufficient to support automated compliance determination and electronic data interchange to the EPA. 

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional experience managing data; querying databases; performing quality assurance and quality control analysis; and/or analyzing and reporting on data. 

OR 

Three (3) years of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quality assurance and quality control analysis; and/or analyzing and reporting on data. 

A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or other Natural Science; or other related degree with a broad knowledge of data analysis, data management, environmental science, or natural science, or a closely-related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. 

Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and convey technical information to a wide range of clientele, partners, and interested parties. Accomplished planning and organizational skills to meet priorities, goals and objectives, monitor work, and follow-up on implementation. 

Demonstrated problem solving skills. 

Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook. 

Experience manipulating large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools. 

Ability to extract information from a variety of sources to produce clear, concise analysis and reports. 

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

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) programs. 

Experience managing, querying, or analyzing environmental data (air, water, geology, climate, etc.) or pollution-related data (waste reduction, site remediation, cumulative impacts, etc.). 

Knowledge of the federal NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule. 

Expertise in querying MPCA data systems such as TEMPO and EPA’s ICIS. 

Experience working in environmental protection, water resources, or related environmental field. 

Ability to conduct advanced data analyses to include manipulating large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools, and to identify discrepancies and reconcile multiple datasets from various databases. 

Experience teaching, training or mentoring others in data analysis and data management.

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.

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.