Air Pollution Emissions Data Specialist - State Prog Admin Intermediate - Job ID 58207

This position exists to conduct professional statistical and data analysis work in the area of air pollution emissions from nonpoint sources. Under limited supervision and procedural control, the person in this position conducts studies, forecasts trends, and provides technical advice and assistance to co-workers by determining methodologies, monitoring Volkswagen Settlement program data and outcomes, and making final recommendations for evaluations and studies related to statewide air quality improvement.

Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to environmental, air emissions, air quality or scientific area and one year of professional experience in data analysis support for air pollution emissions programs or the pollution prevention industry, such as: assessing data for trends, calculating emission reductions, compiling input and providing analysis from surveys.

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Two years of professional experience in data analysis support for air pollution emissions programs or the pollution prevention industry, such as: assessing data for trends, calculating emission reductions, compiling input and providing analysis from surveys.

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Project management experience in order to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Experience conducting effective collaboration and communication with multiple partners and stakeholders.

Experience with public speaking and presentation skills with good problem solving, planning, organizational, and computer skills.

Expertise in a wide variety of data science (data collection, management, analysis, processing, evaluation, visualization etc.) software such as GIS software, Tableau,SQLDeveloper, MS Access, Python, R or other statistical analysis software.

Well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to build partnerships and obtain cooperation from staff.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with good editing, spreadsheet and database skills.

Familiar with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) and Tempo database.

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.

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.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance,

short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender

identity, or age.