What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Data Analyst III position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Data Analyst, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Quality Division.
BENEFITS:
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pays based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner
- Work-life balance
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our Air Quality Division.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Conduct highly complex detailed analyses of anthropogenic emissions inventory data. Develop ad hoc queries from multiple databases (State of Texas Air Reporting System and Texas Air Emissions Repository). Develop visualizations (e.g., graphics, charts) based on data analysis and lead global quality assurance efforts to improve datasets. Prepare datasets for posting on the internet or sharing with stakeholders, including legislative interests.
- Develop and evaluate plan and criteria for calculating, compiling, interpreting, and conducting quality assurance on anthropogenic emissions data. Develop ad hoc queries to identify and research data discrepancies within appropriate databases. Work with Emissions Assessment Section staff to revise or update data and related development methods as necessary, verifying corrections were made in database.
- Prepare highly complex reports, including State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions, and presentations for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), management, legislative interests, and other stakeholders regarding air quality data and anthropogenic emissions. Present findings to the public, other regulatory agencies, and management. Conduct peer review of technical reports, presentations, and documents.
- Organize, oversee, and coordinate project activities related to the development, quality assurance, and/or evaluation of emissions data, including grant and contract development and management. Actively works with Emissions Assessment Section staff and participates in national, state, or internal work groups to develop and improve air emissions estimates. May consult on database development projects as directed by management.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience retrieving (querying), reviewing, and analyzing complex data sets
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting databases or data repositories that use the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process
- Experience creating and maintaining visualizations of data by using dashboards or other data visualization tools
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Four years of full-time experience in data analysis, data research, data compilation; and/or reporting work.
OR
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, basic science, computer science, environmental studies, mathematics, statistics or a related field; plus two years of the required experience.
OR
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; plus three years of the required experience.
Transcripts/ College Hours or Course Work:
See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Data Analyst III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Data Analyst III series.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
