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Statistical and Research Analyst III
Job Location:
Job Location:
Richland County, OH - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 53142 - 90372
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Job Responsibilities
Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environmentCome join our team at SCDES put your passion to work with us!We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science Service SustainabilityAbout the Role:
Under limited supervision the Statistical and Research Analyst III develops and delivers technical solutions for environmental data storage analysis and accessibility. The position works closely with the Office of Technology the GIS Section and subject-matter experts to ensure accurate spatial representation of data. The analyst supports agency leadership and staff by creating clear meaningful visualizations that effectively communicate environmental information to a wide range of stakeholders. This role requires maintaining flexibility and expertise to assist during emergencies and emerging environmental issues. The analyst also designs implements and maintains data storage tools that preserve data quality and ensure reliable addition the position supports the OSS Team by evaluating data trends and identifying the most effective ways to present information to internal and external audiences.Job Responsibilities:
- Recognizes and anticipates agency data storage needs; develops and implements data storage solutions using a collaborative problem-solving approach with leadership technical staff and subject matter experts to improve data accessibility visualization and communication.
- Collaborates with the Office of Technology and agency subject matter experts to ensure SCDES data is accurately collected securely governed and consistently organized; develops and maintains tools and solutions that enhance data accessibility visualization and meaningful use across programs and stakeholders.
- Responds to citizen and community concerns related to data collection data access and data interpretation supporting public understanding and transparency.
- Supports the Office of Sciences Services (OSS) team with ongoing data evaluation trend analysis and presentation of information in clear and meaningful formats.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Join Us
As a state employee youll enjoy:
- Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SCs environment.
- Great Benefits:Including paid holidays 30 total days of leave per year insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
- Career Growth: Grow professionally with ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina inside and outsideof your job.
- Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelors degree and professional experience involving the collection analysis interpretation and presentation of quantified data; or
- A masters degree in statistics or related masters degree with emphasis on statistics may be substituted for the required workexperience.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements:- Thorough knowledge of environmental data and tools for storing accessing and presenting data collected by and/or for SCDES.
- Understanding of sample collection and analytical methodologies terminology and quality assurance requirements.
- Skill in data management and effective collaborative problem-solving with the ability to communicate with diverse internal and external subject matter experts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong time-management and organizational abilities.
- Understanding of spatial analysis tools is optimal.
- Occasional weekend work emergency response and travel for training or emergencies.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors in the natural or physical sciences public health or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental experience; or a masters degree in the same with three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Additional Comments
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:- Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES based on job functions.
Required Experience:
IC
