Data Analyst - Environmental Sampling and Analysis Unit

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Title:                            Data Analyst – Environmental Sampling and Analysis Unit

$55,390.40 - $86,798.40 / Posted Thru: 11-8-26

Location:                    Remote/Virtual – Occasional In-Person at Lansing, MI Office Required - Must Live and Work in Michigan

Purpose:   The Environmental Sampling and Analysis Unit (ESAU) Data Analyst is responsible for Drinking Water Investigation Unit activities assigned by the ESAU Unit Manager. This position plays a pivotal team role in data system development, data management, and data analysis for environmental sampling response activities and functions as part of the Chemical Planning and Response Section in the MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau. The analyst will work closely with the ESAU manager, environmental sanitarians, environmental engineers and epidemiologists, data managers, health educators, toxicologists, financial analysts and other partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duty #1: Data Systems, Management, and Analysis

• Receive, review, and enter data into an online data collection tool.
• Ensure accurate and complete data-related documentation including (but not limited to): data dictionaries, codebooks, data entry protocols, data cleaning and verification processes, and data analysis techniques.

• Propose data collection instrument improvements, where appropriate and viable.
• Perform standardized mathematical computations to identify and correct potential data- or system-related errors.

• Draft reports, as needed, in support of statewide programs related to water testing, filter distribution, and response activities.
• Review reports and assess private drinking water systems in partnership with other staff in the Unit.
• Analyze and interpret on-site and laboratory data.
• Assist the sub-unit manager in the design and implementation of data systems to manage complex data flows.

Duty #2: Program and Project Support

Partner with staff across CPRS in the development and implementation of statewide initiatives to improve public health, duties include:

• Support development of the program, unit, section metrics.

• Review and edit data management plans to ensure accuracy.

• Develop standard operating procedures and process flow documentation for unit-level operations.

• Establish, administer and evaluate programs, recommend program policies and procedures, and design forms.

• Conduct research and analysis, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work activities of the departmental program area.

• Analyze on-going program operations and recommend modifications of policies and procedures to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.  

• Develop and recommend alternative state and departmental strategies to address and resolve a variety of issues and problems.

• Participate in division, section, unit, and project meetings, as directed.  

• Attend project-related training, as appropriate.

• Perform related work as assigned.

Duty #3: Training and Other Duties

The person in this position shall attend required training and assist in conducting training hosted by the Section.

• Participate in web-based meetings and training as scheduled.
• Complete any training required by MDHHS.
• Develop and implement training as needed.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:  

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience: No experience required. Three years of post-bachelor’s degree professional experience is preferred.

Important Skills and Characteristics: 

• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate a variety of data for use in program development and analysis. 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of research and analysis. 

• Knowledge of the principles of administrative management, office procedures, and reporting. 

• Knowledge of the tools of management, such as methods development, procedural manuals, training materials, operating controls, records and reports, and studies applicable in evaluating programs or services. 

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of research, statistics, operational analysis, and finance of public and private programs. 

• Knowledge of the initiation, development, accomplishment, and evaluation of public programs or services. 

• Knowledge of the legislative process and governmental organization and structure. 

• Ability to analyze and assess operations from the standpoint of management controls, systems, and procedures. 

• Ability to establish program or service procedures, policies, or guidelines and to relate these to objectives. 

• Ability to prepare requests for proposals and program agreements. 

• Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively. 

• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to the work. 

• Ability to formulate plans, procedures, and controls in a program or service area. 

• Ability to learn and utilize computer processes. 

• Ability to design forms. 

• Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.  

• Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:This position is typical of an office position, including the use of a computer and screen for 90% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position serves to support the Chemical Preparedness and Response Section (CPRS) in Environmental Sampling and Analysis Unit projects. They will work in cooperation with technical subject-area experts within the section, in addition to external stakeholders, to develop ESA Unit protocols and manage logistics. This individual will also support the implementation of these projects under guidance of senior workers.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION:

Contact Person/Group

Frequency

Purpose

ESA Sub-Unit Manager

Daily

Supervisor. Coordination of tasks and performance evaluation.

ESA Unit Manager

Daily

Coordination of tasks and performance evaluation.

Team members

Daily

Coordinate daily assignments.

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Exempt” from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

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