Working Title: Sustainable Materials Management Specialist - State Prog Admin Intermediate
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate
Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/23/2023
• Closing Date: 04/12/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
• Division/Unit: RMAD SustainMaterials MgmtUnit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% of the time
• Salary Range: $22.94 - $33.30 / hourly; $47,898 - $69,530 / annually
• Job Class Option: Environmental
• Classified Status: Classified
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

• This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.

**This position has the ability to offer a flexible work arrangement that allows a hybrid schedule (both in office location and/or telework).

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.

To support the development of integrated solid waste management and sustainable materials management (SMM) projects and programs within the agency’s Sustainable Materials Management Unit.

Key focus areas include:

• Incorporating SMM into solid waste activities including waste prevention and management efforts required to meet agency goals
• Working with the SMM team to research, design, and develop measurements for SMM
• Providing technical assistance to external partners
• Statewide efforts related to prevention of wasted food, food rescue and composting
• Grant management

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of sustainable materials management, concepts, issues, approaches and policies.

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

Demonstrated understanding of waste prevention, reuse, recycling and organics management.

Experience reviewing, evaluating or conducting Life cycle assessments

Experience preventing, rescuing, reusing and/or composting food and other organic materials

Ability to understand and analyze related data.

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.

Ability to work with diverse communities.

Experience with grant administration and oversight

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often 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.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Jillian Kloster at jillian.kloster@state.mn.us or 651-757-8851.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jillian Kloster at jillian.kloster@state.mn.us.

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.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.