Suwannee River Water Management District - Live Oak, FL
posted 2 months ago
The Data Analyst III and Senior Data Analyst positions at the Suwannee River Water Management District are critical roles focused on the collection, compilation, review, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data. These positions are essential for maintaining and integrating the District's environmental data, which is vital for protecting Florida's water resources. The successful candidates will be responsible for automating data processes, developing quality control procedures, and assessing data needs and formats to ensure the integrity and usability of the data collected. In these roles, analysts will manage various datasets, including hydrologic, agricultural, and water quality monitoring data. They will oversee the Hydstra database and data imports, identifying and developing solutions for data management needs that support the work of other District offices. Quality control and assurance are paramount, as analysts will support the review and analysis of water resource data, performing statistical analyses on broad datasets to derive meaningful insights. The positions require the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for data collection and management, as well as the construction of complex programmatic scripts for data analysis and maintenance using programming languages such as Python and Perl. Analysts will also participate in field data collection and training, assist with agricultural water use data compilation and reporting, and serve as a critical part of the District Incident Command Team, ensuring data backup and response related to river and rainfall information. Additionally, the roles involve managing contracts, task work assignments, and purchase orders, along with performing other duties as assigned. The Data Analyst III requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and three years of professional experience, while the Senior Data Analyst requires the same qualifications plus an additional year of experience.