Environmental Analyst – Data Scientist
NEIWPCC · Albany, NY
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to join our collaborative, water-focused team and provide data management, data analysis, and data system development and support to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental reporting requirements.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will:
- Identify, compile, clean, validate, organize, and analyze environmental data utilizing a variety of tools, and create reports and presentations that detail findings.
- Develop routine queries, data models, and processes to enhance the consistency and accuracy of data manipulation and reporting.
- Collaborate with staff to improve program implementation through data management processes.
- Help to develop data governance guidelines and procedures and provide training.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have:
- A degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, natural resources, environmental science, mathematics, or related subject, with three years of related technical or professional experience.
- A strong analytical background with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy.
- Proficiency in R programming, Python, or SQL, with experience creating extract, transform, and load (ETL) pipelines, as well as database management and data modeling capabilities.
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with clear oral communication and a comfort with public speaking.
- Knowledge of environmental contaminants and their behavior in the environment.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offices located in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation is required. After six months of employment, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
What We Offer
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
- Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
- 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to [email protected] by November 17, 2024. Please reference #25-NYS-DOW-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled.
