OVERVIEW

South Platte Renew (SPR) is the third largest water renewal facility in Colorado and cleans nearly 20 million gallons of wastewater a day. SPR is publicly owned by the Cities of Littleton and Englewood and serves approximately 300,000 residents in Littleton, Englewood, and 19 connecting communities. The Environmental Programs Division of SPR is recruiting a Data Analyst (Water Renewal) to perform a variety of wastewater and business data management duties related to operating and management of a water renewal facility. As SPR renews water for Colorado’s future, the Data & Regulatory Programs within the SPR Environmental Programs Division is responsible for managing data and reporting for permit compliance, internal project tracking and performance metrics, treatment process tracking, environmental sustainability metrics, and public facing information.

South Platte Renew/ City of Englewood also offers the following benefits to eligible, full-time employees:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with no monthly contribution;
• The City of Englewood contributes 7% of your salary into your retirement account each year;
• 13 paid holidays, and paid time off starting at 16 days per year;
• Professional Development and growth opportunities including education reimbursement;
• Use of the Englewood Recreation Center for you and your immediate family at no cost;
• Optional flexible work schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Programs Division of SPR is recruiting a Data Analyst (Water Renewal) to perform a variety of wastewater and business data management duties related to operating and management of a water renewal facility.

The Water Renewal Data Analyst, under the supervision of the Data & Regulatory Programs Manager, performs a variety of technical and professional-level work involving the management and analysis of diverse datasets spanning management-level reporting, financial data, SPR’s liquid and solids stream treatment processes, laboratory data, watershed data, asset management, and environmental sustainability datasets. This position bridges knowledge across multiple workgroups at SPR by making data accessible, creating data visualizations, and establishing workflows to ensure that key datasets are up to date and trusted. The ideal candidate will be proactive, exhibit high standards, have excellent data management, mathematical, analytical, and communication skills, and effectively prioritize tasks to ensure data management initiatives are advanced within the organization. This individual must excel at collaboration between varied workgroups, and be adaptable to changing trends in technology and utility management.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Data & Regulatory Programs Manager

Direct Reports: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate internal plant databases for operations, laboratory, asset management, and financial information, utilizing SPR’s enterprise software systems;
• Develops, updates, and maintains reports within SPR’s Business Intelligence platform (Microsoft Power BI) to make data accessible to all staff;
• Leads SPR’s Data Governance team, including organizing and leading data governance team meetings, and appropriate management and delegation of data governance projects, interdepartmental collaboration, and QA/QC;
• Coordinates with operations & maintenance, laboratory, and engineering staff to provide solutions for data management, data architecture, workflows, and reporting needs;
• Establishes and effectively manages data and information systems, including identification of solutions that lead to automation and efficiency of routine processes and reporting;
• Coordinates with consultants, internal data user groups, and City of Englewood IT to develop and implement technology solutions meeting a wide variety of needs;
• Leads specific database development, data analysis, and geospatial projects as needs are identified;
• Attends and participates in industry professional organization meetings; staying informed of new trends and innovations in data management and data analysis;
• Puts in place appropriate QA/QC and maintenance measures to ensure that datasets and reports are accurate and current;
• Periodically audits data systems and reports for continued relevance and accuracy, and recommends new data management solutions when appropriate;
• Performs other duties as assigned and required; and
• Occasional (less than 5%) travel to local and out-of-state conferences, workshops, trainings and other professional activities.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum with a coursework focus on Data Analytics, Information Technology (IT), Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, or similar field.

Work Experience:  

Data Analyst (P4 Level) - Minimum of 3 years increasingly responsible experience in Data Analytics or related field.

Data Analyst (P5 Level) – Minimum of 5 years increasingly responsible experience in Data Analytics or related field.

Certifications and/or Licensures:  Relevant industry certifications will be considered, Business Intelligence certifications (Power BI, Tableau) desired

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree and/or experience in Water, Wastewater, Energy, or other utility or related industrial setting experience preferred

Required Driver’s License: Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge (minimum 3 years experience) in the development and utilization of Microsoft Office suite and advanced knowledge of Excel, Power BI (or similar Business Intelligence tools) and database software required;
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SQL databases and queries;
• Experience with or ability to learn Enterprise software, including data historian for process SCADA data, laboratory information management system (LIMS), asset management, and financial software;
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Azure data lake environment desired;
• Previous work with water quality and environmental data for water or wastewater treatment utility desired.

Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills – Strong skills needed to work in a high technology environment.

Communication - Strong skills required to work collaboratively across SPR divisions, communicate ideas, lead project initiatives, prepare and deliver presentations, manage consultants, and share ideas and data best practices with industry peers. Strong written skills needed to produce formal communications, project plans, and technical memorandums.

Analytical - Advanced skills needed for data analysis, data management, data governance, data architecture, enterprise systems development, and report creation.

Project Management – Intermediate to advanced skills needed to establish priorities, develop workplans, and work collaboratively to achieve data management and data analysis goals.

General Management - Strong skills needed for resource management.

Mathematical - Strong skills needed to support data analysis efforts, and estimate budgets and work efforts for projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.). Job requires visual and physical capabilities to work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time (4-6 hours daily).

Work is infrequently performed around the plant site or within a riparian environment, involving wading, bending, twisting, reaching, and other necessary functions. Outdoor work may involve exposure to heat, cold, severe weather, water, and uneven terrain. Work may be performed at the wastewater treatment facility where noise, irritants, dust, dirt, bacteria, hazardous chemicals, air materials and/or fumes are present.

SALARY RANGE:

$77,600 - $126,000/annual salary

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 19, 2024