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Working Title: Project Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 3

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 3

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 80350

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/24/2024

• Closing Date : 10/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

• Division/Unit : REM PETRO BROWNFIELDS UNIT

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, St. Paul, Rochester, or Mankato.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to perform project management duties in the Petroleum Brownfields Program in accordance with State rules and statutes and Program policies. This position will conduct comprehensive project management of sites enrolled in the MPCA Brownfields Program. This includes issuing legal assurances and providing technical assistance under State statute and approving response actions to mitigate risk to human health during development of contaminated properties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an environmental science area and two years of professional experience doing professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience and project management (including environmental investigations with an understanding of the principles of remediation, soil, groundwater, surface water and soil gas investigations).

OR

Three years professional-level experience doing professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience and project management (including environmental investigations with an understanding of the principles of remediation, soil, groundwater, surface water and soil gas investigations).

AND the ability to:

Develop and implement work plans.

Independently complete assignments in a timely manner.

Understanding of the environmental regulatory process and procedures.

Effectively coordinate and serve as a team member and understand the environmental, social and economic impacts of procurement.

Engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders and team members.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the field of Brownfield assessment and or environmental investigations and cleanup, with air and water quality, hazardous waste or stormwater regulations, energy efficiency, environmental best management practices or pollution prevention issues.

Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws, rules, regulations and standards, and/or related to environmental liability.

Demonstrated ability to conclude projects and make human health and environmental decisions based on data.

Experience with public communications efforts on health or environmental projects for diverse stakeholders with differing interests.

Customer service skills and abilities.

Experience working in teams and experience with conflict resolution.

Physical Requirements

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.

Additional Requirements

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.