Resource Analyst - Engineering ​/ Asset Management Department

Job Title

Grade 19:
Starting annual salary $62,109.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

The Resource Analyst performs a variety of data management, research, and data analysis activities to assist management in problem solving and reporting. This position assists with the planning, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of decision-support systems to meet the information sharing and operational requirements of various departments. S/he works with department personnel to understand and assist them with addressing business and operational needs.

Essential Functions

• Consults with department personnel or information services to identify system, application, and/or analytical requirements; defines project scope and deliverables; develops project specifications; and completes assessment; and develops recommendations.
• Performs statistical and graphical data analysis to address system needs, supports decision-making, and/or for interpretation of data to be included in various regulatory reports. Applies knowledge of various conservation, laboratory, inspection, production, treatment, and collection system principles and regulations to interpretation of data.
• Participates in developing application tools, programs, database specifications, and structures; executes or assists in executing applications testing; researches and evaluates alternative solutions; with approval, directs implementation and ensures that newly developed applications and processes are functioning correctly.
• Monitors performance; supports departments and management in the identification of system needs; supports departments and management with root cause analysis and development of hypotheses for improvement.
• Administers a variety of data sets; audits and tests data for validity, redundancy, and integrity; establishes security protocols and privileges; monitors and performs necessary maintenance; and develops enhancements, when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

• This position works under general supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Urban Planning, or a related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
• Two years' experience conducting program analyses and modeling, coordinating the preparation of highly technical reports and presentations, conducting research, performing database design and data management for environmental monitoring and modeling.
• Proficient in application development using appropriate data management software (spreadsheets and databases), geographic information systems software and digital mapping techniques, project planning, graphic design and presentation software, and internet tools.
• Ability to balance responsibilities for multiple projects to ensure timely results in accordance with system quality standards.

Job Dimensions

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Significant contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors, and government agencies.
• Attends meetings with internal and external customers; may serve as a liaison with other agencies.
• Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional field visits.