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Working Title: Closed Landfill Unit 2 Supervisor - Pollution Cont Spec Prin

Job Class: Pollution Control Specialist Principal

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 79592

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/06/2024

• Closing Date : 09/30/2024

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

• Division/Unit : REM CLOSED LANDFILLS & DATASUP

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $38.96 - $58.20 / hourly; $81,348 - $121,522 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall 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 lead Closed Landfill Unit 2 in the Closed Landfills and Data Support Section Section of the Remediation Division.

With help and assistance from division leadership this position will supervise Closed Landfill Unit 2 staff including planning, implementing and managing the operations of the unit including managing all administrative and personnel issues . Specific program operations include land management including implementation of appropriate land use controls, environmental monitoring for contamination at and adjacent to program closed landfills including monitoring potentially at risk drinking water and indoor air receptors, operation and maintenance of closed landfills including landfill gas systems, landfill leachate systems and g roundwater remediation systems, closed landfill construction projects to address human health and environmental risks and enabling closed landfill reuse. Leading closed landfill program operations involves significant fiscal and budgetary aspects to assure effective utilization of project funds to accomplish program goals and objectives. This position also has a leadership role in communication and outreach to community groups, stakeholder, elected officials and the media, communication work may include being the Agency spokesperson for the closed landfill program.

Minimum Qualifications

1) One year of supervisory experience in environmental protection/pollution control,

OR

2) Two years of advanced professional experience in environmental protection/pollution control, including such activities as site assessment and remedial cleanup, and fiscal and contract management. Examples for internal candidates – (Environmental Specialist 4, Planner Principal, Hydrologist 2, Engineer 2 Graduate, Research Scientist 2, or related classes).

OR

3) Three years of environmental experience performing work equivalent to an Environmental Specialist 3 level or senior level work directing, designing, AND developing environmental assessment or remedial programs.

OR

4) Equivalent combination of the above.

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:

The principals and practices of environmental remediation including environmental remediation landfill operation and management practices.

State administrative regulations, procedures, and budgetary processes.

Ability to:

Effectively communicate complex information in a simple way to a variety of audiences.

Resolve complex and potentially contentious or controversial environmental issues.

Identify work objectives, implement work strategies, and measure results.

Successfully lead groups though change

Physical Requirements

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.

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.