Working Title: Project Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 3Job Class: Environmental Specialist 3Agency: 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 QualificationsBachelor'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).ORThree 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 QualificationsExperience 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 RequirementsAlthough 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 RequirementsPosition 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 EMPLOYERMinnesota 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.