Remote Environmental Data Assistant (Student Worker)

State of Minnesota; Willmar (MN); Remote; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is seeking a part-time Student Worker Para Prof to support the Petroleum Remediation Unit. The role involves file preparation for scanning, spatial data updates, and data verification across environmental systems.

The position is temporary, up to 3 years, with a day shift and Monday–Friday schedule. Telework is eligible; diverse campus locations may apply. Applicants must be enrolled in an environmental or related program.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary student working on an environmental degree or related degree.
• Eligibility notes: must be enrolled in an educational program or plan to enroll within three months.
• Employer will require background checks and U.S. work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• OnBase duties: prepare selected closed files for scanning and open files for scanning, assist Project Managers in scanning new documents.
• Correct and update spatial data for PRP sites.
• Assist PRP data management and verification for Gasoline Additive projects.
• Verify and enter well spatial data in EQUIS for up to 500 open sites and possibly thousands of closed sites.
• Support Green Practices data collection, entry and reporting for fund-financed sites.
• Assist Project Managers with RP searches or historical property data.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Environmental degree or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

State of Minnesota is seeking a part-time Student Worker Para Prof to support the Petroleum Remediation Unit. The role involves file preparation for scanning, spatial data updates, and data verification across environmental systems.

The position is temporary, up to 3 years, with a day shift and Monday–Friday schedule. Telework is eligible; diverse campus locations may apply. Applicants must be enrolled in an environmental or related program.