INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I

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Springfield, IL, US, 62702

​Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I - 21165
Skill Option: Client Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 04/03/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,688 monthly; Full Range $6,688 - $9,745 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 45523

Information Systems Analyst I

***Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. ***

Note: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.

*Answer all questions thoroughly-DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME*

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Job Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Information Systems Analyst I, Option C, (Lead Data Scientist) in the Information Management and Assessment Coordination (IMAC) Unit, in the Surface Water Section, Bureau of Water, Division of Water Pollution Control, located in Springfield, IL. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills to oversee and coordinate IMAC Unit activities concerning the data management, data analysis, and assessment activities which support all Surface Water Section monitoring programs.

The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• As the lead data scientist for the Surface Water Section: Oversees and coordinates the management of surfacewater
  monitoring information, from collection to assessment, through various computer applications/databases.
• Develops and recommends new hardware and software to provide surface-water monitoring and assessment
  information, associated geospatial information, and related explanatory information to Illinois EPA staff and non-
  Illinois-EPA users in a format that facilitates statistical analysis, interpretation, and practical application.
• Develops products to provide raw or summarized data or promote data sharing for data users within the Surface
  Water Section, other Illinois EPA sections, external partners, or the public.
• Coordinates the development of new technologies used for data collection in the field.
• Provides training and creates training materials to instruct staff in the appropriate use of hardware or software.
• Attends and participates in meetings and keeps current on relevant policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties, as required or assigned, that are reasonably within the scope of duties described above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college with course

work in computer science or directly related fields.

• Requires one year of professional experience in a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one year of experience applying Illinois water quality standards to determine designated use attainment status for

all designated uses and all water body types to meet reporting requirements of the U.S. federal Clean Water Act;

• Requires one year of experience in communicating both in writing and verbally to interpret, present, and formally report on

resource condition of surface waters to meet requirements of the U.S. federal Clean Water Act;

• Requires one year of experience conducting statistical analysis of natural resources related data sets; utilizing open-source

statistical-analysis software (e.g., R, Python), including performing statistical analyses, and creating data visualizations;
producing detailed scientific reports of water-resource monitoring for diverse audiences; managing databases using database
structure, logic, and business rules;

• Requires one year of experience in utilizing software and new technologies for data collection, automating data analysis

and other processes using programs including ArcGIS and other ESRI software (e.g., Survey 123, Field Maps, Story Maps)
R, R Markdown, R Shiny, and Microsoft Power Automate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience interpreting and applying the U.S. federal Clean Water Act and

related state regulations that pertain to monitoring, protecting, reporting on, and assessing the resource condition of surface
waters.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience in developing, overseeing, and coordinating contracts and

contractors for data management or analysis projects.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience performing statistical analysis of natural resources and water

quality related data.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience in the use of R, Python, or other open-source programs to interpret

large data sets and produce data visualizations.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience in applying database structure, logic, and business rules.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience preparing detailed and comprehensive scientific reports of water-resource

monitoring.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience acting as a liaison with other state, federal, and local entities

involved with water-resource monitoring.

• Possession of a master's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, computer science,

statistics, mathematics, or closely related field with graduate level courses in statistics.

• Prefers working knowledge of hardware and software, languages, and procedures to provide assigned technical and

analytical services.

• Prefers the ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining and evaluating problems of an

operational or procedural nature.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires a valid and current appropriate driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including

scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Requires ability to attend seminars, conference, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry

related topics to the job duties.

• Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

Work Location: 2520 West Iles Avenue Springfield IL 62704

Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door: “Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”

Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.

The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Salary : $6,688 - $9,745