Working Title: Compliance Inspector

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 80745

• Location : Various*

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/08/2024

• Closing Date : 10/29/2024

• 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 20% 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

*One position will be located out of St. Paul and the other position may be located at one of the other MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, 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 posting is to fill two Compliance Inspector positions

As a Compliance Inspector at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), this position assists in the implementation of the oil and hazardous substance preparedness program by assessing compliance of regulated parties including railroads, trucks, and certain facilities as stated in statute. This position supports the emergency preparedness unit to build resilience in the state of Minnesota and support emergency readiness in the Agency. The position will coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders; review prevention and response plans; complete compliance and enforcement activities; plan and participate in exercises; and provide support and guidance to emergency response staff before, during and after an environmental incident involving oil or hazardous substance; and provide feedback and input to regulated parties.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates 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, regulatory compliance or readiness. Environmental experience must include investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites, collecting environmental samples, interpretation of environmental sampling data, compliance/enforcement of environmental regulations, and 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 Qualifications

Experience in environmental emergency preparedness and response framework and the impacts on communities.

Experience in work with, overseeing, or contracting with Oil Spill Response Organizations.

Knowledge of oil and hazardous substance spill response tactics and/or facility response 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 Requirements

Ability to occasionally move or transport equipment up to 25 pounds. May require moving or transporting equipment and traversing rough and uneven terrain.

Additional Requirements

A 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 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.