**Working Title: Fire Data Analyst** **Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 86648 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing dama.abuta@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 07/01/25 + **Date Posted** : 06/25/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/15/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Fire Marshal/ Fire Data / Education Team + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/ 8:00AM - 4:30PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : yes, up to 5% + **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. _** Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 50 miles or more from their permanent work location may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director. **_ This position exists to provide analysis, advice, and improve data quality on fire incident and prevention data in Minnesota and within the State Fire Marshal division so that the best possible decisions on goals and strategies can be made. Overall, this position will use the fire incident and prevention data to identify problems and assist in developing solutions to reduce damage to property and loss of life and injury to Minnesotans due to fires. This will be accomplished by using appropriate data analysis, statistical techniques, and research. _The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify._ **Minimum Qualifications** + Two* years of research experience collecting, analyzing, evaluating, synthesizing, and organizing information in databases. + Proficiency in statistics and statistical methods, their applications and limitation, sufficient to select and use procedures appropriate to problems and to interpret results. + Experience using Microsoft Office programs, business intelligence software, GIS, and data visualization software. + Communication skills sufficient to write reports and conduct oral presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences. + Proficiency in investigating, organizing, and presenting data as a comprehensive analysis. + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities. *A bachelor's degree or higher may substitute one year of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or higher and research or data analytics + Experience as a firefighter + 5+ years of research or data analytics experience **Physical Requirements** Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: 1) criminal history 2) reference check _The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify_ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.