Water Data Analytics & Visualization Specialist

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

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.