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Working Title: Engineer 2 Graduate

Job Class: Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 81863

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Up to 100% of the time

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/26/2024

• Closing Date : 12/16/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / Effluent Limits Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.92 - $44.11 / hourly; $62,472 - $92,101 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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: Saint Paul, Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, Duluth, 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 and coordinate effluent limit reviews for NPDES permitted wastewater facilities. The incumbent is responsible for giving advice to and developing effluent limitations for municipal and industrial wastewater dischargers, for analyzing impact of new or revised water quality standards, and for technical analysis activities in support of TMDL development and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or similar engineering field with an environmental emphasis from an accredited engineering college AND 18 months of engineering experience.

Good communication and writing skills, effective human relations skills to work with clientele and staff; problem solving skills for resolving technical matters; ability to bring projects to conclusion.

Capable of gaining competency in environmental regulatory processes and procedures.

Basic computer skills, proficient in WORD and familiar with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of Tableau.

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

Knowledge of:

Engineering principles associated with wastewater design, collection and treatment of municipal (domestic) waste and various industrial waste streams for discharge to a surface waters in compliance with water quality standards.

Environmental wastewater projects that include treatment system design, permitting, construction, and/or operations.

Wastewater and water quality standards programs, policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Computer skills sufficient to use and learn databases.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with representatives of government agencies and the public.

Physical Requirements

Ability to independently work in the field, participate in inspections in adverse weather conditions and in a variety of settings at wastewater treatment facilities. Ability to carry more than 20 pounds (monitoring equipment, file boxes).

Additional Requirements

Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification nor 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.