ER Technical Assistance Administrator - State Prog Admin Sr

ER Technical Assistance Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Location: Various

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

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

Division/Unit: Environmental Quality Board Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, 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 carries out the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board's authorities and oversight of the state's Environmental Review (ER) Program and to gather program data. The primary role of this position is to:

• Provide technical assistance on environmental review to responsible government units, project proposers, residents of Minnesota and petitioners, and others;
• Support implementation of online services including the EQB Monitor submittal services and Environmental Review Projects Database;
• Gather data to fulfill the program's data management plan and support program evaluation.

As part of the ER staff team, the person in this position will develop expertise in ER policies and rules. They have a core responsibility of providing technical assistance and providing support to practitioners through understanding applicable statutes and rules. In addition, they will help ensure effective ongoing implementation of the online submittal services and the production of the weekly EQB Monitor. The incumbent will work with other ER program staff and the Executive Director to implement assigned projects – such as providing training and programmatic guidance, changes, and updates – that may include extensive teamwork and engagement with partners (State, Tribal, and local governments) and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional-level experience in leading or administering programs or projects in environmental regulation, assistance, management, or analysis; natural resources; land-use; urban/regional planning, or other related areas. A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy / Public Administration, Urban & Regional Planning (or Community/Regional Planning) or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.

Knowledge of the environmental sciences and/or federal, state, and local environmental programs gained by education or experience. Ability to understand the requirements of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Environmental Review Program. Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and organizing materials. Strong customer service skills to respond to questions from external parties and the ability to provide them with working knowledge of the state's environmental review process. Demonstrated experience in technical writing sufficient to develop Environmental Review Program guidance and educational materials. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Minnesota's environmental review process or other federal or state-level environmental review programs. Experience with state agency and/or local government environmental programs and policies sufficient to provide effective assistance to state and local agencies, businesses, environmental interest groups and the public. Ability to understand the regulations, methods, and practices used in a broad range of environmental assessments. Ability to prepare and present technical presentations that are understandable by the general public and local government officials.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving such articles as file boxes 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

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. It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education Verification
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification where applicable

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.