Geospatial Research Scientist - Public Health Data

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drinking Water Protection Section within the Environmental Health Division at MDH in Minnesota seeks a Geospatial Research Specialist. This role leads informatics research and infrastructure for geospatial data collection and analysis to support statewide use and standardization.

Primary responsibilities include maintaining data infrastructure, coordinating data exchanges with external agencies, and expanding datasets with training and expertise for staff.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing research activities to support programmatic objectives.
• Performing GIS activities to enhance data infrastructure, reporting, and business processes.
• Performing geospatial-related data analysis and evaluation, including executing geoprocessing workflows using Python (ArcPy).
• Providing data expertise and technical assistance and training to various stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance DWP's data infrastructure to support GIS, reporting, and operational needs.
• Lead efforts to acquire, standardize, and improve the exchange of data with external agencies while serving as the primary coordinator for data integrations initiatives.
• Support GIS operations by expanding available datasets, improving access to spatial information, and providing technical expertise and training to staff.
• Provide geospatial related data analysis, data availability, and data management expertise for the DWP Section to support standardization of data pulls, modernization of scripts, and advances in geospatial data analytics.

Skills

GIS activities

Geospatial analysis

Data management

Python (ArcPy)

Tools

ArcPy

Job description

The Drinking Water Protection Section within the Environmental Health Division at MDH in Minnesota seeks a Geospatial Research Specialist. This role leads informatics research and infrastructure for geospatial data collection and analysis to support statewide use and standardization.

Primary responsibilities include maintaining data infrastructure, coordinating data exchanges with external agencies, and expanding datasets with training and expertise for staff.