Junior Data Manager

The Junior Data Manager is responsible for managing various information technology projects, ensuring the implementation of data validation workflows, and utilizing data management systems in accordance with CTEH guidelines for data quality, completeness, and accessibility. This role ensures that CTEH employees have the necessary information to make informed decisions and report accurately to internal and external clients.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Become familiar with digital datasets from various sources and internally developed tools used to assess data quality and build databases

• Become familiar with relational theory and database management systems such as MSSQL and PostgreSQL

• Become familiar with database administration tools

• Become familiar with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)

• Become familiar with internal technical standards in order to provide technical support for employee or customer issues

• Gain basic understanding of meteorological data sources and their relevance to various service lines.

• Gain basic understanding of relevant laboratory services to monitor, process, and provide feedback regarding laboratory deliverables

• Interact and collaborate with internal and external clients to understand data specifications and resolve data quality issues

• Utilize and modify existing internal quality control measures to investigate and resolve data quality issues, escalating situations according to departmental processes

• Utilize and modify work products produced with data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI to empower internal experts with tools for data driven decision making

• Utilize and modify work products produced with geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro or QGIS to empower internal experts with tools for data driven decision making.

• Produce metrics and reports, integrating multiple data streams to consistently provide deliverables on time and within budget, conforming to internal and external client expectations

• Demonstrate a professional attitude toward clients, customers, and co-workers, reflecting favorably on the company

• Support other service areas as assigned and under appropriate supervision

• Maintaining data validation workflows

• Utilizing data management systems to uphold data quality, completeness, and accessibility standards

• Learn industry leading software tools for data visualization, geospatial analysis, and database and process management

• Providing data management support to CTEH employees to ensure they are equipped with the information they need

• Participating in cross-departmental training and field operations

• Traveling on short notice to different project sites to provide on-site data management support

• Participating in an on-call rotation, which may require travel, overtime, and weekend work

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, GIS, environmental science, or related scientific field preferred

• 0 – 2 years of experience as a data manager or equivalent position with previous employer

• Proficiency in Windows-based platforms and the Microsoft Office suite is required

• Advanced computer and data management skills within a Windows-based environment are essential

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure

• Ability to solve problems and make accurate, informed decisions with minimal guidance

• Adaptability and willingness for continuous learning

• Capacity to understand, with minimal guidance, the services offered by CTEH, identify appropriate contact personnel, and adhere to CTEH policies and procedures

• Possesses effective time management and organizational skills

• Possesses strong attention to detail

• Provides support to senior data management team members

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking

• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day

• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling

• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary

• Keyboarding/typing

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy

• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• May require travel for extended periods of time

• Ability to drive noncommercial vehicles

• Rarely may work shifts of up to 24 hours in duration

• Participating in an on-call rotation, which may require overtime, and weekend work

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office environment

• Potential for field work while cross training

• Potential for extended travel