Working Title: Environmental Specialist

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 1 or 2

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/26/2024

• Closing Date : 05/10/2024

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

• Division/Unit : MUN / SSTS Policy/Planning and C&E Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 20% of the time

• Environmental Specialist 1Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / annually

• Environmental Specialist 2Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Up to 100% of the time

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is in the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Unit at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for the SSTS Program from the Rochester Regional Office for the counties assigned to the area. This position supports the program by implementing the SSTS compliance and enforcement, technical assistance, and training objectives in accordance with the program work plan.

This position will focus on compliance and enforcement and technical assistance of the SSTS program. This position will conduct inspections and investigate and follow-up on complaints; appropriate enforcement actions will be initiated in accordance with the Enforcement Response Plan (ERP). The position also provides technical assistance and training to assigned counties, other local units of government, SSTS professionals, and other groups as appropriate and indicated in this plan. The functions of this position include: coordinating with local governmental staff, maintainers, and service providers on SSTS program implementation and enforcement issues; follow-up on complaints regarding license issues and completing inspections on individuals working in the areas of designing, installing, maintaining, and inspecting SSTS; documenting and communicating inspection findings as appropriate for the administration of the SSTS program and initiating appropriate enforcement actions to resolve violation situations; providing technical assistance to LGUs, SSTS professionals, and other appropriate groups; support U of M and other training according to the developed work plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Specialist 1

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Biology, Chemistry or related science field OR

Two (2) years of professional environmental protection experience.**

Environmental Specialist 2

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Biology, Chemistry or related science field AND one year of professional environmental protection experience OR

Three (3) years of professional environmental protection experience.**

**AND

Effective communication, writing, computer, and problem-solving skills.

The ability to communicate complex issues to general audiences.

Possess a valid Driver's 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

Knowledge of the principals and practice of hydrology, chemistry, biology, and environmental science relative to septic systems.

Knowledge of public health principals to minimize impacts from septic systems.

Knowledge of the MPCA subsurface sewage treatment system rules and regulations regarding installation, inspection, design, and maintenance.

Ability to take direction, follow standard operating procedures, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments, and work effectively independently and on teams to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Ability to be an active listener, be open to ideas and opinions, and to identify differences and resolve conflicts.

Physical Requirements

Ability to traverse land application sites for maintainer inspections.

Statewide travel sitting in a car for extended periods of time to attend meetings, occasional lifting of boxes of files or educational materials, occasional visits to construction sites with rough terrain, and overnight travel.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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 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.