Working Title: Neighborhood Air Pollution Control Lead - State Prog Admin Intermediate

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 83043

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/09/2025

• Closing Date : 01/29/2025

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

• Division/Unit : RMAD Air Pollution Prevention Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time

• Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / 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 improve air quality statewide from neighborhood sources of air pollution by implementing pollution prevention best practices, financial assistance, technical assistance, outreach, education, partnerships, and community engagement programs. The primary focus of this position is to organize the communication and activities with our Clean Air Minnesota (CAM) program and its partners. Included in these efforts will also be the coordination of internal Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) activities related to neighborhood sources of air pollution which includes statewide planning for nonpoint air pollution reduction. Secondary focus is managing implementation of wood smoke reduction program assistance activities. This position also leads the unit’s efforts in ensuring that areas of concern for environmental justice are targeted with our programs related to sustainability and pollution reduction. This includes working with the indigenous tribes and their environmental representatives to encourage collaborative efforts to provide emission reductions on tribal lands.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to environmental protection, sustainability, public policy, a similar scientific area and one year of environmental protection, sustainability, or related professional experience

OR

Two years of professional experience in environmental protection, sustainability, a similar area.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively.

Make decisions on complex and controversial issues related to day-to-day program operations.

Translate technical information, rules and regulations to language understandable by a non-technical audience.

Maintain confidential or restricted information.

Drivers License (See additional Requirements)

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

Demonstrated understanding of working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including groups and people within the state government as well as external parties.

Experience in environmental program design and implementation.

Demonstrated understanding of Minnesota’s overall air quality.

Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter and working independently.

Demonstrated understanding of broad sustainability, environmental and land use issues.

Ability to understand and analyze related data and being able to use that data in a formal report.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with representatives of government agencies, the regulated community, and the general public, and to generate consensus on complex issues.

Effective public presentation skills; ability to write technical reports and effectively communicate technical concepts in person and in writing.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job is in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.

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 DLR 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 weight 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.