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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.
Job Summary
This position exists to perform a combined project manager/technical review role for the Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) unit. The incumbent will provide technical oversight of environmental investigation and cleanup activities in support of property transfers and redevelopment projects at brownfield sites and will provide guidance to program applicants and their representatives to help their project proceed smoothly through the VIC process.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an earth science field and two years of professional experience applying earth science knowledge to environmental investigation and cleanup projects.
OR
Three years professional-level experience applying earth science knowledge to environmental investigation and cleanup projects.
AND the ability to:
Independently complete assignments in a timely manner.
Understand environmental regulatory process and procedures.
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 Qualifications
Experience with environmental investigation, cleanup, and risk management at brownfield redevelopment sites
Ability to analyze and process large data sets using appropriate conceptual models.
Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws, rules, regulations and standards.
Experience working with diverse communities.
Customer service skills and abilities.
Experience working in teams and experience with conflict resolution.
Demonstrated ability to:
Bring projects to a satisfactory conclusion.
Establish and maintain good working relations with business partners through courteous and timely written and verbal communication
Make and document decisions with limited information.
Work effectively under pressure.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment.
Additional Requirements
Position 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.
About Pollution Control Agency
Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
