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State of Minnesota Volunteer Water Monitoring Prog Spec - State Program Admin in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Volunteer Water Monitoring Prog Spec - State Program Admin
Job Class: State Program Administrator
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 77883
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 90%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/26/2024
Closing Date : 07/17/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - up to 10%
Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / 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
*Posted Salary Range will be adjusted 4.5% effective July 1, 2024
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 support the volunteer water monitoring programs. This position will assist with the administration of the statewide volunteer water monitoring program by overseeing and participating in program data management, recruiting new volunteers, and communicating with current volunteers. This requires strong working relationships with agency staff to facilitate monitoring coordination with local partners, and strengthen the civic engagement and that is critical to the development of restoration and protection strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field of study related to environmental protection, sustainability or pollution prevention OR
One year of professional experience leading and administering comprehensive environmental projects** OR
Two years technical experience responsible for providing programmatic (Environmental) support**
** Experience must include demonstration of data analysis, data management and reporting skills, project management and organizational skills.
Possess a valid Driver’s license (see additional requirements).
AND
Ability to:
Prioritize and organize work to carry out daily tasks and stay on target with timelines.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to translate technical information, rules and regulations to language understandable by a nontechnical audience.
Strong attention to detail sufficient to analyze data to effectively and efficiently identify and troubleshoot discrepancies.
(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
Technical experience in an environmental program including data analysis and reporting.
Experience using TEMPO.
Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with EQuIS.
Knowledge of agency data management policies and procedures, state and federal rules.
Ability to interpret and apply permitting program policy and procedures.
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.
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