Data Management Support Specialist - State Prog Admin Apply
Working Title: Data Management Support Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
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 EPAs 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 managements ability to make and communicate informed, data-based decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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**
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.
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.
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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
- This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato
The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
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 EPAs 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 managements ability to make and communicate informed, data-based decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors 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.
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.
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.
