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<p>Upstream Tech builds software products that accelerate the pace, scale, and impact of environmental work around the globe. We&rsquo;re looking for an applied machine learning engineer to help develop and support HydroForecast&rsquo;s industry leading flow forecasts.</p>
<p>In this job you&rsquo;ll work with our multi-disciplined team to solve technical problems that our customers face. You will design, build, test, and improve models, wrangle data, and run user-facing model deployments to support our HydroForecast product. We&rsquo;re looking for strong communicators who are comfortable sharing their ideas and implementing them in code with a high degree of autonomy. This is a role that requires strong software engineering skills. Familiarity with hydrology, GIS, and remote sensing is helpful but not required.</p>
<h2><strong>Role</strong></h2>
<p><em><strong>If you&rsquo;re passionate about climate and environmental issues we encourage you to apply, even if you don&rsquo;t meet every qualification.</strong></em></p>
<h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3>
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<p>Own projects from conception to completion, focusing on iteration, problem-solving, and outcomes</p>
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<p>Create models to forecast river flow using neural networks and other statistical methods</p>
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<p>Integrate new big datasets (e.g. weather sources, satellite data) and test their impact on model performance</p>
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<p>Build/deploy well tested analysis tools and capabilities to understand model behavior</p>
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<p>Test model structures and input data sources for long-term climate-scale streamflow forecasting</p>
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<h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3>
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<p>Strong prioritization and communication skills</p>
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<p>A balance between curiously exploring a problem space and pragmatically finding a solution</p>
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<h3><strong>You&rsquo;d be a good fit if</strong></h3>
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<p>You want to work at a growing, impact-focused company. We measure our success with a triple bottom line and put our principles before profits.</p>
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<p>You're pragmatic and want to get things done without sacrificing quality.</p>
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<p>You're humble, empathetic, and understand that giving and receiving honest direct feedback helps everyone to grow.</p>
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<p>You&rsquo;re a great communicator, and can stay organized and manage your own time.</p>
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<h3><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></h3>
<p>Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, business needs, other compensation components, and/or market demands. The salary range for this role is expected to be in the range of $120,000 - $139,000, and we offer equity to new employees.</p>
<p>We are proud to offer great benefits like 4 weeks of paid vacation and trans-inclusive health insurance plans (along with dental, vision, disability, and life insurance). We want our team to live full lives outside of work.</p>
<h3><strong>Location&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Remote, in continental US time zones. We conduct business using technologies like Slack and video conferencing. We do an annual in-person trip to work, bond, and celebrate our successes.</p>
<h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2>
<p>If interested, please provide your resume detailing your experience as well as a brief introduction at https://jobs.upstream.tech/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.</p>
<h3><strong>Interview Process</strong></h3>
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<p>Upstream Tech is committed to building, supporting, and growing a diverse team. We have a standardized interview process designed to reduce individual bias, and have structured pay scales to prevent inequity. We don&rsquo;t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</p>
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Harnessing technology for environmental conservation with customizable planning and monitoring platforms for water management and agriculture.

Machine Learning Engineer II

<p><strong>Job Class: Research Scientist 2</strong></p><p><strong>Agency: Health Department</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Who May Apply</strong> : Open to all bidders of MDH and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 04/30/2024.</p></li><li><p><strong>Date Posted</strong> : 04/24/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Closing Date</strong> : 05/08/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</strong> : Health Department / Health-MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>Division/Unit</strong> : Public Health Laboratory / PHL ENV Biom/Emerg Contam Sta</p></li><li><p><strong>Work Shift/Work Hours</strong> : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm</p></li><li><p><strong>Days of Work</strong> : Monday - Friday</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Required</strong> : No</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>  $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually</p></li><li><p><strong>Classified Status</strong> : Classified</p></li><li><p><strong>Bargaining Unit/Union</strong> : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong> : Exempt - Professional</p></li><li><p><strong>Telework Eligible</strong> : No</p></li><li><p>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</p></li></ul><p><strong>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</strong></p><p>The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</p><p>Join the mission-driven team at the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) and promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans.</p><p>This Research Scientist 2 provides analytical support to the Chemical Threats and Biomonitoring (CTB) Unit. The CTB Unit is responsible for providing analytical testing of human biological and/or environmental matrices to support chemical emergency response efforts and for testing chemicals of emerging concern for the national chemical threats laboratory response network and various biomonitoring studies. The principal responsibility of this position is for the development of new methods and the application of existing methods to identify chemical contaminants or exposures in people and the environment. Novel methods and project results will be written and published in scientific journals and presented at scientific conferences. The primary chemical analysis platform will be LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, LC-HRMS.</p><p>This position will work to cultivate an inclusive work environment for all, with respect to diversity and equity.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><p><em>To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your</em>   <strong><em>resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed</em></strong>   <em>and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.</em></p><ul><li><p>A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a closely related field.</p></li><li><p>Two years of experience with one or more of the following analytical chemistry platforms: Liquid Chromatography, Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and/or High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS).</p></li></ul><p>Previous experience below is required to be considered a candidate and will be assessed during the evaluation and interview process:</p><ul><li>Experience with multiple analytical software programs (Agilent Mass Hunter; Sciex OS, MultiQuant, Analyst).</li></ul><p>A Master’s degree may count towards eighteen months of experience. A PhD will count toward two years of experience.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Knowledge of toxicology, public health, and environmental health.</p></li><li><p>Analytical experience with clinical samples.</p></li><li><p>Experience with quality assurance programs such as EPA, CLIA and/or ISO 17025.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.</p></li><li><p>Communication skills sufficient to organize and synthesize material from diverse sources clearly and effectively.</p></li><li><p>Ability to prepare and make effective oral and written presentations.</p></li><li><p>Experience with writing and publishing the results of research projects in scientific journals.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and manage time, workload, and priorities without day-to-day supervision of activities.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to provide training for other laboratory employees, students, or other trainees, to support a collaborative team environment.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>This position requires successful completion of a background check.</p><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Intern with the DNR and join a dedicated team in creating a sustainable and livable Minnesota. Apply now!

Research Scientist 2

<p><strong>Working Title: Program Coordinator - Environmental Consultant</strong></p><p><strong>Job Class: Environmental Consultant</strong></p><p><strong>Agency: Pollution Control Agency</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Who May Apply</strong> : Open to all qualified job seekers and MPCA employees eligible to express interest (permanent, classified employees in the same job class). Eligible MPCA employees wishing to interest bid must apply through self-service AND confirm their expression of interest by emailing stephanie.grant@state.mn.us (%20stephanie.grant@state.mn.us)  by 04/22/2024 .</p></li><li><p><strong>Date Posted</strong> : 04/16/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Closing Date</strong> : 04/29/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</strong> : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>Division/Unit:</strong>  REM SF SITE ASSESSMENT SECTION</p></li><li><p><strong>Work Shift/Work Hours</strong> : Day Shift</p></li><li><p><strong>Days of Work</strong> : Monday - Friday</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Required</strong> : No</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>  $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually</p></li><li><p><strong>Classified Status</strong> : Classified</p></li><li><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong> : Nonexempt</p></li><li><p><strong>Telework Eligible</strong> : Yes</p></li><li><p>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</p></li></ul><p>*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.</p><p><strong>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</strong></p><p>The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</p><p>This position exists to perform, under the administrative direction of the Section Manager, the duties of coordinating the administration of the MPCA’s State Superfund Site Assessment Program (SSA Program). The SSA Program consists of three units, Site Assessment Unit-1 (SAU-1), Site Assessment Unit-2 (SAU-2), and the East Metro Unit. The East Metro Unit includes a program coordinator specifically for the oversight and implementation of the 3M Settlement and related activities. This position will work in coordination with the East Metro Unit program coordinator on duties and responsibilities that overlap with the East Metro Unit. The roles of this position are both comprehensive and technical in nature, including assisting the section manager in establishing SSA Program goals and objectives; coordinating and managing fiscal and budgetary operations for the SSA Program, both for staffing and for statewide site work; overseeing all aspects of SSA grants from EPA, from application to budget management to reporting; directing the activities of consultants and staff as they relate to SSA Program contract work; developing financial reporting systems; developing and conducting program administration; coordinating monthly invoicing of program responsible parties; develop and coordinate SSA Program metrics and reporting deliverables for MPCA leadership and legislative staff; and performing other duties as required.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><p>Three years of advanced professional experience with demonstrated ability to lead projects, including such activities as strategic planning, fiscal and contract management, identifying and measuring outcomes and implementing project plans (advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work);</p><p>Ability to work with the specific interests involved in environmental issues and policies and broad view of state, national and global environmental problems and solutions;</p><p>Effective human relations skills and knowledge of community-based social, political and economic considerations sufficient to work with a variety of stakeholders and staff, and lead and facilitate communication with members of governmental and non-governmental groups on complex and potentially controversial issues;</p><p>Ability to influence, negotiate, motivate and achieve consensus among a diverse range of audiences, individuals and groups to achieve program objectives and;</p><p>Technical writing, public presentation, computer and communications skills.</p><p>The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><p>Knowledge of the MPCA’s State Superfund program rules and requirements.</p><p>Knowledge of strategic planning and plan implementation, as well as project management.</p><p>Proven ability to manage multiple high-level projects and coordinate teams from multiple internal and external sources.</p><p>Demonstrated knowledge of contracting, grants, developing and managing budgets and fiscal management policies and procedures.</p><p>Ability to work independently and demonstrates initiative.</p><p>Willingness to identify program needs and work with leadership to address needs.</p><p>Communicate complicated information to interested individuals and groups in plain language, and provide Working knowledge of performance measurement tools, business operations and record management systems.</p><p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p><p>Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.</p><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.</p><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Program Coordinator (Superfund Site Assessment) - Environmental Consultant

<p><strong>Working Title: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Data Science Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong>Job Class: Environmental Research Scientist</strong></p><p><strong>Agency: Pollution Control Agency</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Who May Apply</strong> : Open to all qualified job seekers</p></li><li><p><strong>Date Posted</strong> : 04/15/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Closing Date</strong> : 05/02/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</strong> : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>Division/Unit</strong> : Environmental Analysis &amp; Outcomes / Air Data Analysis Unit</p></li><li><p><strong>Work Shift/Work Hours</strong> : Day Shift</p></li><li><p><strong>Days of Work</strong> : Monday - Friday</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Required</strong> : No</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>  $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually</p></li><li><p><strong>Classified Status</strong> : Classified</p></li><li><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong> : Exempt - Professional</p></li><li><p><strong>Telework Eligible</strong> : Yes - Full-time telework eligible</p></li><li><p>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</p></li></ul><p>This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato</p><p><strong>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</strong></p><p>The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>This position leads and is responsible for development and analysis of scientific research projects including  <strong>develop and conduct a research program to support greenhouse gas calculation methodologies of the agency and other state agencies.</strong>  This position will lead and coordinate scientific research efforts around GHG emission calculations, GHG data, applying data science principles to gather and compile information while developing, maintaining, and managing data in the MPCA’s GHG Information System. The position will lead and participate on teams of technical staff from across the MPCA, state enterprise, region, and nation to develop methodologies, identify and improve data sources, and develop and use analytical tools and models. This position informs strategies to assess the effectiveness in meeting GHG Next Generation Energy Act goals and assists the air climate section in identifying policy relevant opportunities through the development and deployment of data analysis tools, statistical analyses, and data visualizations to inform and gain knowledge. This position identifies problem areas and recommends actions to address those concerns.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><p>Master’s degree in hydrology, geology, soil science, chemistry, climatology, meteorology, ecology, forestry, environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering or related degree and two (2) years of professional experience in greenhouse gas accounting, conducting data research and analysis, analyzing and interpreting data and scientific research, and preparing research or large data sets for reporting to both technical and general audiences.</p><p>OR</p><p>A Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geology, soil science, chemistry, climatology, meteorology, ecology, forestry, environmental engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering or related degree and three (3) years of professional experience in greenhouse gas accounting, conducting data research and analysis, analyzing and interpreting data and scientific research, and preparing research or large data sets for reporting to both technical and general audiences.</p><p>Must have strong project management and communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a variety of audiences with varying technical knowledge.</p><p>The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><p>Experience with data management and statistical analysis</p><p>Experience with data management and statistical analysis</p><p>Knowledge of and experience with database and data processing software such as SQL</p><p>Experience with statistical or scripting languages such as R or Python</p><p>Experience with data and information visualization software such as Tableau and GIS</p><p>Knowledge and experience with GHG emission estimation methodologies, tools, and research</p><p>Experience developing and implementing scientific research programs, especially related to GHG emission calculations</p><p>Ability to critically review, correlate, and synthesize information and data into comprehensive recommendations, reports, and presentations</p><p>Knowledge and experience working with Minnesota and federal environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines</p><p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p><p>Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such as articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.</p><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.</p><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Data Science Coordinator - Environmental Research Scientist

<p><strong>Job Class: Natural Resources Program Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong>Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Who May Apply</strong> : Open to all qualified job seekers</p></li><li><p><strong>Date Posted</strong> : 4/10/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Closing Date</strong> : 4/30/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</strong> : Department of Natural Resources</p></li><li><p><strong>Division/Unit</strong> : Ecological and Water Resources</p></li><li><p><strong>Work Shift/Work Hours</strong> : Day Shift</p></li><li><p><strong>Days of Work</strong> : Monday - Friday</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Required</strong> : Yes - Overnight travel statewide during field season 3-4 nights per week.</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>  $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually</p></li><li><p><strong>Classified Status</strong> : Classified</p></li><li><p><strong>Bargaining Unit/Union</strong> : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong> : Exempt - Professional</p></li><li><p><strong>Telework Eligible</strong> : Yes</p></li><li><p>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</p></li></ul><p><strong>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</strong></p><p>The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</p><p>The Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire a permanent full-time Natural Resources Program Coordinator located in Little Falls. This position exists to develop, administer, and implement state-wide stream habitat research. The incumbent is responsible for determining biological and hydrological characteristics of river systems and integration of these findings with other components of rivers (geomorphology, water quality and connectivity) and with the watershed landscape (physical, political, and social) into a defensible strategy to preserve and protect Minnesota’s rivers and streams. This position tracks the budgets with the River Ecology Unit and assists the unit supervisor with budget administration.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provide long-term planning and coordination so that the goals of the statewide stream ecology and habitat team mesh with the broader goals of the River Ecology Unit and the EWR Division. On a statewide level, develop and manage surveys, monitoring, research, and special investigations for the REU’s Habitat team to obtain information about the biological and hydrologic components of the 5 components of river systems, so that information on the distribution and habitat needs of fish and mussels is collected, analyzed, and incorporated into comprehensive and interdisciplinary plans that promote sustainable water management and healthy watersheds.</p></li><li><p>Under the direction of the unit supervisor, develop, implement, and evaluate the River Ecology Unit’s annual spending plans and annual/biennial budgets from various funding sources that are consistent with the strategic goals of the program and in accordance with divisional, departmental, and statewide goals.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate, administer, and provide leadership so that REU’s Habitat Team survey, monitoring and research activities are implemented efficiently and effectively and integrated fully with the overall goals of the River Ecology Unit.</p></li><li><p>A current and comprehensive statewide database is kept containing all data generated by the Habitat Team. Analyze and interpret data so that findings are made available in a variety of formats to individuals, organizations, and agencies with diverse natural resource goals.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate statewide field operations for the study of the biological andhydrologic components of river systems through the REU Habitat Team’s efforts. Conduct and/or direct statewide research studies, monitoring surveys, and special investigations studies on river system processes and the mechanisms and relationships between river components, such that they are implemented completely, efficiently, and safely. Design, plan, and conduct statewide research on fish habitat associations to be able to provide the best available science for the improvement of water management policy.</p></li><li><p>Analyze, evaluate, and apply current research in fisheries, river and terrestrial ecology and related fields to address problems related to river functions/processes and their impacts on biota, biodiversity and resilience, in an ecologically sound manner.</p></li></ul><p>This position has a flexible work agreement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, or related field of study.</p></li><li><p>Three years of professional experience in river ecology, native fish species habitat assessments, and surveying habitat conditions in streams.</p></li><li><p>Experience using electrofishing methods to assess habitat preferences of aquatic organisms.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of statistical assessment, data interpretation and management sufficient to evaluate native fish habitat suitability curves and sustainable water management.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the instream flow incremental methodology (IFIM).</p></li><li><p>Experience using two-dimensional hydraulic modeling to evaluate aquatic habitat impacts.</p></li><li><p>Ability to perform topographic surveys of streams to develop an elevation model.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of the connections between stream biota, physical conditions, and the importance of biological diversity.</p></li><li><p>Ability to identify fish native to Minnesota under field conditions.</p></li><li><p>Experience administering budgets, preparing budget requests, and authorizing expenditures.</p></li><li><p>Ability to collaborate with colleagues and coordinate the work of successful teams.</p></li><li><p>Technical writing skills sufficient to create reports and technical publications and to edit reports prepared by other staff.</p></li><li><p>Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other professionals.</p></li><li><p>Ability to train, direct, coach, and motivate staff with diverse experience.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Advanced degree in ecology, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, or related field of study.</p></li><li><p>Experience with and training in stream geomorphology assessments.</p></li><li><p>Experience coordinating stream fisheries programs statewide.</p></li><li><p>Experience using R for statistical analysis.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the state purchasing policies, processes, and procedures including Fleet expenditures.</p></li><li><p>Experience with GIS data including the use of ArcGIS for data management and analysis.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.</p><p>Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.</p><p>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p><p>It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:</p><p>· Conflict of Interest Review</p><p>· Criminal History Check</p><p>· Education Verification</p><p>· Employment Reference / Records Check</p><p>· License / Certification Verification</p><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Natural Resources Program Coordinator

<p><strong>Working Title: Data Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Agency: Pollution Control Agency</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Who May Apply</strong> : Open to all qualified job seekers</p></li><li><p><strong>Date Posted</strong> : 04/09/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Closing Date</strong> : 04/29/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</strong> : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>Division/Unit</strong> : Operations Division / Data Analysis Unit</p></li><li><p><strong>Work Shift/Work Hours</strong> : Day Shift</p></li><li><p><strong>Days of Work</strong> : Monday - Friday</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Required</strong> : No</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>  $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually</p></li><li><p><strong>Classified Status</strong> : Classified</p></li><li><p><strong>Bargaining Unit/Union</strong> : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong> : Nonexempt</p></li><li><p><strong>Telework Eligible</strong> : Yes - Up to 80% of the time</p></li><li><p>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</p></li></ul><p>*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato</p><p><strong>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</strong></p><p>The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</p><p>As a Data Analyst at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will lead, facilitate, and participate in complex, broad-based, and agency-wide program evaluation, data management and data analysis projects with an emphasis on the development, execution and communication of statistical and visual data analysis. Using data science principles, this position assesses the effectiveness of program business processes in meeting environmental and operational goals, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends strategies for enhancements to provide the MPCA leadership and its staff the ability to make and communicate informed, data-driven decisions. This position also provides dedicated data services to the Air Point Source program in support of automated regulatory data exchange obligations to the US Environmental Protection Agency.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><p>Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:</p><p>Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Science or other Natural Science; or Statistics, Computer Science, or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences or Geographical Information System (GIS) AND two (2) years of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis; creating visualizations, and/or analyzing and reporting on data. OR</p><p>Master's degree in an Environmental Science or other Natural Science; or Statistics, Computer Science, or other related degree with a broad knowledge of environmental sciences, natural sciences or Geographical Information System (GIS) AND one (1) year of demonstrated experience managing data; querying databases; performing quantitative analysis, spatial analysis; creating visualizations, and/or analyzing and reporting on data.</p><p>AND</p><p>Technical writing skills sufficient to organize and effectively present ideas to a variety of audiences.</p><p>Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within a wide range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.</p><p>Accomplished planning and organizational skills to meet priorities, goals and objectives, monitor work, and follow-up on implementation.</p><p>Willingness and ability to learn new data analysis tools, skills, and software.</p><p>The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><p>Experience manipulating large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and tools.</p><p>Skills to identify and extract factual information from a variety of sources to produce clear, concise analysis and reports.</p><p>Expertise in a wide variety of analytical and visualization software such as Tableau, SQL, ArcGIS, Python, R or other statistical analysis software.</p><p>Experience managing, querying, or analyzing environmental data (air, water, geology, climate, etc.) or pollution-related data (waste reduction, site remediation, cumulative impacts, etc.).</p><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>Position duties may require travel, but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.</p><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Data Analyst - Research Analysis Spec

<p><strong>Working Title: Regional SNA Specialist Senior</strong></p><p><strong>Job Class: Natural Resources Specialist Senior - Ecological Services</strong></p><p><strong>Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Who May Apply</strong> : Open to all qualified job seekers</p></li><li><p><strong>Date Posted</strong> : 04/20/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Closing Date</strong> : 05/13/2024</p></li><li><p><strong>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</strong> : Department of Natural Resources</p></li><li><p><strong>Division/Unit</strong> : Ecological and Water Resources</p></li><li><p><strong>Work Shift/Work Hours</strong> : Day Shift</p></li><li><p><strong>Days of Work</strong> : Monday - Friday</p></li><li><p><strong>Travel Required</strong> : Yes - Occasionally throughout the region, a few times a year throughout the state.</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>  $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually</p></li><li><p><strong>Classified Status</strong> : Classified</p></li><li><p><strong>Bargaining Unit/Union</strong> : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</p></li><li><p><strong>FLSA Status</strong> : Exempt - Professional</p></li><li><p><strong>Telework Eligible</strong> : Yes</p></li><li><p><strong>Re-Posting</strong> : Yes</p></li><li><p>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</p></li></ul><p><strong>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.</strong></p><p>The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.</p><p>The Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire a Regional SNA Specialist Senior in Thief River Falls. This position exists to plan, implement management and protection, and evaluate the Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) Unit activities and projects in the Region to protect, enhance and provide information about the biodiversity of Minnesota’s natural ecosystems on private and public lands including SNAs and Native Prairie Banks (NPB).</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Plan, coordinate, implement, and oversee site-specific management (restoration, enhancement, and development) on Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) and other lands managed by SNA (native prairie banks, Natural Area Registry sites, etc.) so that rare resources and biodiversity are conserved in accordance with Division and program policies and guidelines.</p></li><li><p>Seek protection and assist in the acquisition of priority lands to be designated as Scientific and Natural Areas, established as Native Prairie Bank, or enrolled in other land conservation programs (e.g., Natural Area Registry, Prairie Tax Exemption, etc.) so that rare resources, native biodiversity, and natural ecological systems are protected.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and perform public engagement, outreach, education, and information activities to promote understanding and support for native biodiversity, rare resources, and natural lands protection and management.</p></li><li><p>Plan coordinate, implement and document natural area monitoring and research so that easement stewardship responsibilities are fulfilled, and ecological understanding is enhanced.</p></li><li><p>Provide ecological, management, and protection data and recommendations and participate in committees or teams to protect and enhance rare resources, natural areas, native biodiversity, and natural ecosystems.</p></li><li><p>Conduct administrative tasks necessary to carry out responsibilities according to state standards including work planning, providing lead work, participating in employee development and teams so that resource management is smoothly, safely, and efficiently implemented according to plans, policies, fiscal responsibilities, and legal mandates.</p></li></ul><p>This position requires the ability to perform hard physical labor for extended and irregular periods, under adverse conditions and in all extremes of weather. Employees are also required to successfully complete annual work capacity in which they move 2 miles in 30 minutes while transporting a 25-pound pack.</p><p>This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.</p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, ecology, zoology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or closely related major.</p></li><li><p>Three years of professional level experience designing and implementing terrestrial habitat assessments and/or habitat management including developing goals and objectives, implementing actions, monitoring/reporting, and managing a project budget. <strong>An advanced degree in one of the majors listed above may substitute for one year of experience</strong></p></li><li><p>Prescribed burn or wildfire suppression experience.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of natural areas management, plant community ecology, land management planning, prescribed fire techniques (including planning and operations), and land restoration or reconstruction sufficient to make recommendations on all facets of natural resource development, management, planning, and fieldwork.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated skills in the use of geographic information system (GIS) particularly ArcMap/ArcPro sufficient to create maps, interpret aerial photos, and perform spatial analyses.</p></li><li><p>Ability to efficiently communicate in a loud/challenging environment (e.g., when conducting burns, using equipment, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Skills in communication to write and provide technical information and guidance to various audiences including natural resource professionals, the public, and volunteers .</p></li><li><p>Skills in leadership to effectively direct field crews and carry out development, management, and protection activities.</p></li><li><p>Skills in organization, time management, and obtaining information from a wide variety of sources sufficient to for preparation of management plans.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Advanced degree in wildlife management, ecology, zoology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or closely related major.</p></li><li><p>Certified as a prescribed fire Burn Boss.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of botany, native and invasive plants of Minnesota, geology, and soil science.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of land protection methods and conservation strategies.</p></li><li><p>Experience with tools and equipment used in native habitat management (e.g., ATV's, 4-wheel drive vehicles, trailers, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, prairie seed harvest, chemical sprayers, planting equipment, GPS, compass).</p></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><p>This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.</p><p>Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.</p><p>In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p><p>It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:</p><ul><li><p>Conflict of Interest Review</p></li><li><p>Criminal History Check</p></li><li><p>Education Verification</p></li><li><p>Employment Reference / Records Check</p></li><li><p>License / Certification Verification</p></li></ul><p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

Regional SNA Specialist Senior - NR Spec Sr Eco Svcs

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div>You will be responsible for testing KOKO’s Bioethanol based cookstove and canister. Your role includes design and supervising execution of tests for our cooker, canister and its components. The testing will be distributed across KOKO’s Product Test Lab at Gandhinagar, Nairobi and third party labs. You will work closely with KOKO’s Design engineering team and product team for defining test protocols and developing the right type of test hardware/equipment and environment.</div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Understand product and use, environment and typical operating conditions.</li><li>Designing tests and their detailed test protocols/procedures.</li><li>Design formats for data collection and test reports.</li><li>Design source test rigs and equipment required to carry out tests.</li><li>Independently conduct experiments and analyze data.</li><li>Provide technical support to the team of test engineers and technicians during the tests.</li><li>Provide test reports and recommendations for designers, engineers and product team.</li><li>Maintain and upgrade KOKO’s in house test lab.</li><li>Troubleshoot test equipment and processes to ensure accurate and reliable test results.</li><li>Continuously improve test methods and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in mechanical testing.</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.</li><li>Proven experience (1-3 years) as a Mechanical Test Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing or R&amp;D environment.</li><li>Proficiency in mechanical testing techniques and methodologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience with testing equipment such as universal testing machines, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret test data and draw meaningful conclusions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of statistical tools.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASTM, ISO) is a plus.</li><li>Experience with CAD software (<a href="http://e.gSolidWorks">e.gSolidWorks</a>) is desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of ANSYS/COMSOL is preferable.</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organization where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having a high impact through their work.</li><div><br></div><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

"Revolutionizing the way we communicate and connect with our loved ones through immersive virtual experiences."

Mechanical Test Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for a motivated engineer who is passionate about data and who will lay the foundation for more effective and efficient data management, analytics, and developing insights in business strategy, operations planning, and product design.</div><div>We're hiring an experienced Data Quality Engineer to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our data systems. In this role, you will contribute to developing test scripts, enhancing automated testing frameworks, and collaborating closely with development teams. Your expertise in data models, ETL architecture, and automation testing will drive the quality and integrity of our data-driven solutions.</div><div>KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role. IoT and real time data processing feature heavily in our technology suite</div><br><br><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Test  and support KOKO’s data infrastructure</li><li>Test ETL pipelines, selecting the most appropriate tools and products in collaboration with KOKO’s analytics, product and engineering teams</li><li>Ensure logical and understandable data models and data stores to house data from KOKO’s various live products and other diverse data sources for consumption by other teams</li><li>Help validate systems to track data quality and consistency, ensuring that our data is accurate &amp; up to date</li><li>Help continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service use of KOKO’s data (create tools that assist teams in this process).</li><li>Keep our data secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers and AWS regions</li><li>As the team grows, help recruit and manage additional data engineers</li><li>Represent the Data Engineering discipline during sprint planning meetings and retrospectives</li><li>Help build the engineering culture at KOKO, attracting similar minded people with a passion for using technology to tackle hard challenges</li><div><br></div><div>KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, <a href="http://Vue.js">Vue.js</a>, Postgres, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git</div></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.</li><li>5-8 years of strong experience in QA/testing or application development</li><li>Strong in Database and ETL testing</li><li>Strong at preparing the test plan and ensure that test plans get reviewed by all stakeholders and strong in peer reviews.</li><li>Strong command of Essential technologies: SQL scripting, PL/SQL.</li><li>ETL Testing from various feeds on server (S3, SQL ,HIVE, Data Bricks, SnowFlake) using different testing strategy to ensure the data quality and data consistency, timeliness</li><li>Having knowledge on large-scale data processing languages like pyspark is a plus.</li><li>Strong command of any Programmatic Language (Python preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of API Testing</li><li>Proficient with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies like Agile, QA methodologies, defect management system, and documentation.</li><li>Experience in automation, automation frameworks and automation delivery preferred.</li><li>Understanding of of PyTest, Unitest, Behave and Mock Test wil be an added advantage</li><li>Good at setting Quality standards in various new testing technologies in the industry.</li><li>Excellent analytical and communication skill is required</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li><div><br></div><li>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Data Quality Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div>As <a href="http://Sr.Tst">S</a>enior Test Engineer, you will be leading the team of test engineers; responsible for testing KOKO’s Bio-Ethanol based Cook Stove &amp; Canister. Your role includes design &amp; supervising execution of tests for our Cooker, Canister &amp; its components. The testing will be distributed across KOKO’s Product Test Lab at Gandhinagar, Nairobi &amp; third party labs. You will work closely with KOKO’s Design engineering team &amp; Product team for defining test protocols &amp; developing the right type of test hardware / equipment &amp; environment.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Understand product end use, environment &amp; typical operating conditions</li><li>Designing tests &amp; their detailed test protocols / procedures</li><li>Design formats for data collection &amp; test reports</li><li>Design/Source Test Rigs and Equipment required to carry out tests</li><li>Provide technical support to the team of Test Engineers &amp; Technicians during the tests</li><li>Publish test reports &amp; recommendations for Designers, Process engineers &amp; Product team</li><li>Maintain &amp; Upgrade KOKO’s in-house test Lab. </li></ul><h3>What you will bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li><b>Education</b>- Master of Engineering / Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical or Mechatronics</li><li><b>Experience</b>- 6-8 years</li><li><b>Background-</b> Must have worked in the Product Testing Department / Test Lab with similar Responsibilities</li><li><b>Industry</b>- Home appliances, Lab equipment, Consumer electronics or other relevant industries</li><li>Experience with testing of Cook stoves and/or Combustion process will be preferred</li><li>Expertise in Documentation with Charts, Tables etc. for effective communication &amp; documentation</li></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div><br></div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for experienced full stack engineers to lead development of our cloud based software products, and be responsible for major technical decisions associated with them accountable for their successful execution. </div><div><br></div><div>In this position on the software engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many customer and internal facing products. KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Design, implement and deploy web-based front-end applications and back-end services</li><li>Lead the delivery of software projects in a team-based environment </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with business users, product managers, project managers and other engineers to to define, design, scope and ship new features using elegant solutions.</li><li>Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><li>Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.</li><li>Help others to improve the quality of their work through regular design and code reviews</li><li>Deliver new features to production environments and support them in operation</li><li>Participate in building the engineering culture at KOKO</li><div><br></div><div>KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, <a href="http://vue.js/">Vue.js</a>, Postgres, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git</div></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>At least four years experience developing applications at enterprise scale using the front and back end technologies in our stack</li><li>Ability to translate user experience design (mockups, wireframes and user journeys) into code using CSS and scripting frameworks </li><li>Ability to develop robust and scalable backend services defined by RESTful APIs in Python</li><li>Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS architectures and how to build secure and maintainable services</li><li>Strong understanding of unit testing, design patterns and usage of tools like profilers</li><li>Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (We use GIT and Jenkins)</li><li>Worked in an Agile multi-functional team </li><li>Thrive in an environment that requires you to partner with multiple cross-functional teams as stakeholders/customers</li><li>Great oral and written communication skills</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Senior Full Stack Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Your Role</b></div><div><br></div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for experienced full stack engineers to lead development of our cloud based software products, and be responsible for major technical decisions associated with them accountable for their successful execution. </div><div><br></div><div>In this position on the software engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many customer and internal facing products. KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Design, implement and deploy web-based front-end applications and back-end services</li><li>Lead the delivery of software projects in a team-based environment </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with business users, product managers, project managers and other engineers to to define, design, scope and ship new features using elegant solutions.</li><li>Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><li>Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.</li><li>Help others to improve the quality of their work through regular design and code reviews</li><li>Deliver new features to production environments and support them in operation</li><li>Participate in building the engineering culture at KOKO</li><div><br></div><div>KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, <a href="http://vue.js/">Vue.js</a>, Postgres, Redis, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git</div></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>At least four years experience developing applications at enterprise scale using the front and back end technologies in our stack</li><li>Ability to translate user experience design (mockups, wireframes and user journeys) into code using CSS and scripting frameworks </li><li>Ability to develop robust and scalable backend services defined by RESTful APIs in Python</li><li>Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS architectures and how to build secure and maintainable services</li><li>Strong understanding of unit testing, design patterns and usage of tools like profilers</li><li>Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (We use GIT and Jenkins)</li><li>Worked in an Agile multi-functional team </li><li>Thrive in an environment that requires you to partner with multiple cross-functional teams as stakeholders/customers</li><li>Great oral and written communication skills</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li></ul><br><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for a motivated engineer who is passionate about data and who will lay the foundation for more effective and efficient data management, analytics, and developing insights in business strategy, operations planning, and product design.</div><div><br></div><div>As one of our first data engineers, you’ll work with our Business, Analytics, Product and other Engineering teams to enable them to do more with KOKO’s data, and faster.  You’ll formulate a strategy for our data processing and data stores, and own implementation and maintenance of these designs, ensuring continued high performance and availability.</div><div><br></div><div>KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role. IoT and real time data processing feature heavily in our technology suite.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Design, implement and support KOKO’s data infrastructure</li><li>Design and implement ETL pipelines, selecting the most appropriate tools and products in collaboration with KOKO’s analytics, product and engineering teams</li><li>Build logical and understandable data models and data stores to house data from KOKO’s various live products and other diverse data sources for consumption by other teams</li><li>Build systems to track data quality and consistency, ensuring that our data is accurate &amp; up to date</li><li>Help continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service use of KOKO’s data (create tools that assist teams in this process).</li><li>Keep our data secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers and AWS regions</li><li>As the team grows, help recruit and manage additional data engineers</li><li>Represent the Data Engineering discipline during sprint planning meetings and retrospectives</li><li>Help build the engineering culture at KOKO, attracting similar minded people with a passion for using technology to tackle hard challenges</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>At least three years experience in software development, data engineering, business intelligence, data science, or a related field</li><li>Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.</li><li>A track record of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large datasets</li><li>Demonstrated strength in data modeling, ETL development and optimisation, and data warehousing</li><li>Experience working with big data technologies (preferably within AWS)</li><li>Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets</li><li>Knowledge of software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including agile methodologies, coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes, testing, and operations</li><li>Strong initiative, project management and organizational skills</li><li>Strong communicator, both written and verbal, who is calm and decisive under pressure</li><li>Proactive approach to knowledge sharing and developing best practices</li><li>Strong experience taking part in sprints, being involved in planning, retrospectives and estimations with cross-functional teams</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li><div><br></div><div>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.</div></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

Senior Data Engineer

<div><b>About KOKO Networks</b></div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div><br></div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for a motivated engineer who is passionate about data and who will lay the foundation for more effective and efficient data management, analytics, and developing insights in business strategy, operations planning, and product design.</div><div><br></div><div>As one of our first data engineers, you’ll work with our Business, Analytics, Product and other Engineering teams to enable them to do more with KOKO’s data, and faster.  You’ll formulate a strategy for our data processing and data stores, and own implementation and maintenance of these designs, ensuring continued high performance and availability.</div><div><br></div><div>KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role. IoT and real time data processing feature heavily in our technology suite.</div><br><br><h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Design, implement and support KOKO’s data infrastructure</li><li>Design and implement ETL pipelines, selecting the most appropriate tools and products in collaboration with KOKO’s analytics, product and engineering teams</li><li>Build logical and understandable data models and data stores to house data from KOKO’s various live products and other diverse data sources for consumption by other teams</li><li>Build systems to track data quality and consistency, ensuring that our data is accurate &amp; up to date</li><li>Help continually improve ongoing reporting and analysis processes, automating or simplifying self-service use of KOKO’s data (create tools that assist teams in this process).</li><li>Keep our data secure across national boundaries through multiple data centers and AWS regions</li><li>As the team grows, help recruit and manage additional data engineers</li><li>Represent the Data Engineering discipline during sprint planning meetings and retrospectives</li><li>Help build the engineering culture at KOKO, attracting similar minded people with a passion for using technology to tackle hard challenges</li></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>At least three years experience in software development, data engineering, business intelligence, data science, or a related field</li><li>Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.</li><li>A track record of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large datasets</li><li>Demonstrated strength in data modeling, ETL development and optimisation, and data warehousing</li><li>Experience working with big data technologies (preferably within AWS)</li><li>Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets</li><li>Knowledge of software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including agile methodologies, coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes, testing, and operations</li><li>Strong initiative, project management and organizational skills</li><li>Strong communicator, both written and verbal, who is calm and decisive under pressure</li><li>Proactive approach to knowledge sharing and developing best practices</li><li>Strong experience taking part in sprints, being involved in planning, retrospectives and estimations with cross-functional teams</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li><div><br></div><div>We believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work.</div></ul><br><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

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