Data Analytics Specialist (20076136)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,019,000 - 145,162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA

Job summary

State of Ohio in Columbus is seeking a Data Analytics Specialist to manage biological and water-quality data, build SQL-based reports and visualizations, and support program efficiency across the Division of Surface Water at the central office.

The role involves data management, trend analysis, and training for system users, with opportunities to lead special projects and collaborate with IT teams and contractors. Requires solid data analytics experience and strong communication skills.

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

• 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.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Equipment Operations

Public Relations

Law

Customer Focus

Leading Others

Presenting

Public Speaking

Reasoning

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Tools

SQL

Job description

Job Description - Data Analytics Specialist (20076136) (260006M8)

Data Analytics Specialist (20076136) ( 260006M8 )

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Erika Carleski

Unposting Date

Sep 22, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Lazarus Government Center Lazarus Government Center Box 1049 Columbus 43216-1049

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $34.53 - $50.66

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Data Analytics

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)

Agency Overview

Who We Are:

We’retheOhio Environmental Protection Agency, a regulatory organizationthat’scommitted toprotectingthe environment and public healthbyensuring compliance with federal and state laws.(Wedo this through someinnovative,interesting,and funwork!)

WhatWe're Looking For:

Data Analytics Specialist

Job Description

Where We Need You:

Ohio EPAwants you toserve in this rolewithin the Division of Surface Water (DSW) at ourCentral Office inColumbus, Ohio.

WhyWe 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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

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

Supplemental Information

All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post‑high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.

Location: 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, Ohio 43215

Division: Surface Water

Background Check: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in‑service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.

ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.