Data Analytics Specialist (20076136)

Ohio EPA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio EPA seeks a Data Analytics Specialist to organize, manage, and extract data from biological and water-quality databases at the Central Office in Columbus. You will build SQL reports and visualizations to support program performance and identify trends for decision-makers.

You will provide user support and training, lead special projects to improve efficiency, and collaborate with IT teams, contractors, and staff to strengthen information systems.

Qualifications

• 48 mos. exp. in data analytics or statistical analysis or research methods.
• OR completion of associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 30 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 24 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• OR completion of graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 12 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• OR 36 mos. exp as a Data Analytics Associate, 66930.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with biological and water-quality databases to organize, manage, and extract data.
• Build SQL-based reports and data visualizations to support program performance.
• Provide support and training to system users and staff.
• Lead for special projects that increase program efficiency; collaborate with contactors, IT teams and staff.

Skills

Data Analytics

Law

Public Relations

Equipment Operations

Data Visualization

Leading Others

Reasoning

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Presenting

Public Speaking

Customer Focus

Tools

SQL

Job description

Where We Need You

Ohio EPA wants you to serve in this role within the Division of Surface Water (DSW) at our Central Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Why We Need You

Ohio EPA is looking for a detail‑oriented, knowledgeable team player to help protect Ohio’s water resources through efficient data management and meaningful cross‑agency collaboration.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work hands‑on with our biological and water‑quality databases to organize, manage, and extract relevant data to support the division’s programs. You’ll build SQL‑based reports and data visualizations to support program performance, identify trends to guide decision‑making, and maintain our reference data libraries.

You’ll be the go‑to person for data requests and trend analysis and provide support and training to system users and staff. With a goal of continuous improvements, you’ll act as lead for special projects that increase program efficiency, and collaborate with contractors, IT teams, and staff to enhance and strengthen our information systems.

You’ll also represent the agency at conferences, workgroups, and technical meetings and speak to the public and interested parties on surface water information technology.

Let’s Sum It Up

• Work with biological and water‑quality databases to organize, manage, extract data.
• Build SQL‑based reports/data visualizations.
• Provide support and training to system users/staff.
• Act as lead for special projects that increase program efficiency; collaborate with contactors, IT teams, and staff.

• 48 mos. exp. in data analytics or statistical analysis or research methods.
• OR completion of associate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 30 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 24 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• OR completion of graduate core program in data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, industrial/systems engineering, or related field; 12 mos. exp. in data analytics, statistical analysis, or research methods.
• OR 36 mos. exp as a Data Analytics Associate, 66930.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Data Analytics, Law, Public Relations, Equipment Operations, Data Visualization, Leading Others, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presenting, Public Speaking, Customer Focus

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erika Carleski

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53 - $50.66

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Equipment Operations, Public Relations, Law

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Leading Others, Presenting, Public Speaking, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Primary Technology

Structured Query Language (SQL)

Who We Are:

We’re the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatory organization that’s committed to protecting the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. (We do this through some innovative, interesting, and fun work!)

What We're Looking For

Data Analytics Specialist