Working Title: All Hazards Planning CoordinatorJob Class: Environmental Specialist 4Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 82145
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/27/2024
Closing Date : 12/11/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : Operations Division/ Emergency Preparedness Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 15% of the time
Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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, Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, 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.As an All Hazards Planning Coordinator environmental specialist at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), this position will specialize in and coordinate agency level planning for all hazard mitigation, including environmental emergencies, nuclear power plant events, terrorism incidents, and building emergencies. Create, consolidate, manage, and maintain MPCA’s all hazard, and emergency operation plan. Develop, coordinate, and implement a training and exercise plan to support the effective implementation of MPCA’s emergency plans. Collaborate with the Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and other state agency All-Hazard planners. This position coordinates activities and projects that demonstrate and improve the emergency preparedness of the MPCA. Th e incumbent works in close coordination and collaboration with MPCA Emergency Preparedness Unit Supervisor, MPCA Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Coordinator, and the Training and Exercise Coordinator. This position assures successful completion of federal and state requirements for All-Hazard planning and emergency management. The incumbent will represent MPCA’ or advise leadership on the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team during emergencies or as needed.Minimum QualificationsCandidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:Two (2) years of advanced professional-level experience (e.g. Environmental Specialist 3 or equivalent level) in emergency management, preparedness, planning, regulatory compliance or readiness. Environmental experience must include incident response, investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites, collecting environmental samples, interpretation of environmental sampling data, compliance/enforcement of environmental regulations, or cleanup remedies.Strong communication skills sufficient to clearly communicate technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences (e.g. citizens, responsible parties, government staff, media).Advanced interpersonal skills to engage others to build strong working relationships and partnerships and to resolve potentially contentious, controversial, and complex environmental issues.Ability to makes sound decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information, and under tight deadlines and pressure.Valid Class D Driver's License.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 environmental emergency preparedness, All Hazard planning or hazard mitigation.Experience in work with the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan.Skill in professional writing and editing plans.Knowledge of the overall state and federal environmental regulatory framework related to environmental emergency preparedness.Demonstrated experience working under the Incident Command System and its principles, and the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program.Experience providing oversight, training and direction to contractors.Experience developing and implementing training plans or programs.Experience partnering with local and tribal units of government on projects.Physical RequirementsAbility to occasionally move or transport equipment up to 25 pounds. May require moving or transporting equipment and traversing rough and uneven terrain.Additional RequirementsA driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory driver’s license record check. Requires a Class D driver's license: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination does not exceed 26,000 pounds.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.