Description
Minneapolis Water Treatment & Distribution Services (WTDS), a division of the City’s Public Works Department, is the largest drinking water utility in the upper Midwest. Our mission is to reliably provide safe, high-quality drinking water while serving as effective stewards of public resources and infrastructure. We take great pride in making significant contributions to the public health and safety of the community by delivering drinking water to over a half million people in the City of Minneapolis and its surrounding communities and providing water for firefighting.
This impactful position will play a critical role in improving the utility’s information management and reporting processes for our water treatment control systems. This job is primarily focused on:
Supporting and training operations staff and others in the use of our existing reporting system and enhancing the system through the development of reports, dashboards, and other metrics;
Reviewing current business practices and offering technical solutions to create efficiencies and improve workflows; and
Supporting a variety of other software systems such as meter reading, laboratory equipment and control system technologies.
The formal title for this job code is Business Applications Analyst II as listed in the MPEA salary schedule.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
Resume Required: You must submit a resume online along with your official City application. Without it, your application will be deemed as incomplete and will not be submitted for further consideration.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Working Condition: Normal Office Setting
Position closes on 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Apply for this position at the City's website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/minneapolismn/jobs/5399473-0/water-systems-data-analyst
or go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/minneapolismn and search for Water Systems Data Analyst
Requirements
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge of third-party software, such as Cognos, Tableau or other BI tools, SQL, Visio, Microsoft Applications, and Smartsheet.
Strong ability to learn new applications and technologies.
Experience with Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic or similar programming languages.
Knowledge of database applications, software, and network systems. (Specific requirements vary depending on assignments).
Knowledge of data connections to various databases and data transfer protocols.
Ability to listen and understand user requests and issues and ask the right questions.
Knowledge of business process modeling, project implementation, business analysis tools and techniques.
Ability to train others in applications processes and procedures.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good customer relation skills and the ability to act as liaison between technical and non-technical staff.
Knowledge of the City and the Department operations and procedures (where assigned).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent.
Minimum Experience
Three (3) years experience performing related duties.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/#d.en.169543 or https://mpea.net/
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two (2) months after it has been established.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
