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Working Title: Environmental Specialist - Environmental Specialist 3

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 3

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 80402

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/30/2024

• Closing Date : 10/14/2024

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

• Division/Unit : REM VOLUNTARY INV CLEANUP 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, 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 perform a combined project manager/technical review role for the Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) unit. The incumbent will provide technical oversight of environmental investigation and cleanup activities in support of property transfers and redevelopment projects at brownfield sites and will provide guidance to program applicants and their representatives to help their project proceed smoothly through the VIC process.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an earth science field and two years of professional experience applying earth science knowledge to environmental investigation and cleanup projects.

OR

Three years professional-level experience applying earth science knowledge to environmental investigation and cleanup projects.

AND the ability to:

Independently complete assignments in a timely manner.

Understand environmental regulatory process and procedures.

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 with environmental investigation, cleanup, and risk management at brownfield redevelopment sites

Ability to analyze and process large data sets using appropriate conceptual models.

Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws, rules, regulations and standards.

Experience working with diverse communities.

Customer service skills and abilities.

Experience working in teams and experience with conflict resolution.

Demonstrated ability to:

Bring projects to a satisfactory conclusion.

Establish and maintain good working relations with business partners through courteous and timely written and verbal communication

Make and document decisions with limited information.

Work effectively under pressure.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment.

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.