Data Quality Manager
About The Position
As a member of the Water Quality Science Team, the Data Quality Manager is responsible for managing the servers and database for QuickDrops, a free community science data platform developed by Save the Sound and partners which was created for data management, visualization, sharing, uploads to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Quality Exchange, and much more. Significant time will be spent managing the operations and updates of QuickDrops which is the web application powered by WISKI, created by Kisters, which is an all-in-one information management system. This position will also require the creation and updating of an organizational Data Quality Management Plan. The Data Quality Manager reports to the Director of Healthy Waters and Lands and is based out of our Westchester office in Larchmont, NY. This position requires in-office attendance 4 days per week.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Apache, Postgres, SQL, server setup, software updates and maintenance is essential
- Demonstrated extensive experience and interest in data management and organization
- Familiarity with environmental science datasets
- Comfort working in fast paced environment and on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility with a wide-ranging set of projects.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree and/or equivalent work experience in data management and organization
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with numerous partners
- Ability to travel statewide, to participate in evening meetings, to work early mornings, and to work occasional weekend days.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Digital Ocean hosting, maintenance and management preferred
- Experience with website maintenance and management
Responsibilities
- Lead point of contact for QuickDrops users support including but not limited to organization setup, troubleshooting, application program interface assistance, response to comments, and creating new water quality parameter/method combinations
- Conducts annual WISKI and structured query language database evaluation, update(s), and maintenance
- Manage the upkeep of QuickDrop’s server including software and hardware upgrades.
- Assist QuickDrops developer in keeping the system current with any updates made to EPA’s Water Quality Exchange
- Assist QuickDrops developer in keeping our system compatible with their upgrades
- Organize and participate in annual trainings rotating around the Long Island Sound watershed for current and prospective QuickDrops users
- Complete updates and upgrades to Sound Health Explorer including keeping QuickDrops integration current
- Maintain and update current standard operating procedures pertaining to sampling in the field. Develop new standard operating procedures as required
- Assist in the development of an EPA-approved secondary data Quality Assurance Project Plan for QuickDrops
- Develop an organizational EPA-approved Data Quality Management Plan in accordance with current Environmental Protection Agency standards and guidance
- Coordinate annual and as needed updates to the DQMP as needed for all organization departments
- Ensure organization is setup to comply with all conditions in the DQMP
- Participate in event coordination and staffing
- Presenting at various opportunities including Municipal meetings, conferences, and other speaking venues
Benefits
- company sponsored health insurance
- dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) with company match after 1 year
- life and long-term disability insurance
- a generous time off package
- opportunities for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
