Job Summary
The incumbent conducts and reviews modeling assessments of air toxics that estimate human health risk from facility air emissions and assists with the update of guidance documents for these analyses. This position assists with incorporating scientific computing and automation into human health risk data processing and analysis in order to advance the state-of-the-knowledge and practice at the agency. The incumbent collaborates with other Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division staff to improve the manner of assessing cumulative impacts and the development of procedures to incorporate risk based decision making into agency programs. The incumbent also works in cooperation with other MPCA divisions and state agencies on health risk issues and assists in communicating risk related science.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Master's degree in environmental health (Epidemiology, Public Health), Atmospheric Science, toxicology, or physical science.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental health (Epidemiology, Public Health), Atmospheric Science, toxicology, or physical science and two years of experience working in a related field with demonstrated abilities to analyze and understand environmental data, fate and transport of environmental contaminants, risk assessment principals, toxicology, and to develop conclusions and recommendations.
Candidates must also possess good communication skills; the ability to analyze, organize and present information in a clear and concise format to a wide range of audiences; and interpersonal skills sufficient to work collaboratively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of toxicology, routes of exposure, and principals of risk assessment of effects and risk of environmental contaminants.
Knowledge about the fate, transport, interaction and effects of environmental contaminants.
Experience using SQL and related databases.
Experience with statistical or scripting languages such as R or Python.
Ability to:
Recognize and understand the potential impacts of air pollutants on environmental and human health.
Apply current research to the assessment of facility impacts on human health and the environment.
Critically review, correlate and synthesize information and data into comprehensive recommendations, reports, and presentations.
Sort through differing opinions and understand and explain the rational for policy recommendations.
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.
Other Requirements
When driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of the position:
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.
Why Work For Us
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 pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637
.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Air Toxics Scientist
Posted: December 16, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Summary
The incumbent conducts and reviews modeling assessments of air toxics that estimate human health risk from facility air emissions and assists with the update of guidance documents for these analyses. This position assists with incorporating scientific computing and automation into human health risk data processing and analysis in order to advance the state-of-the-knowledge and practice at the agency. The incumbent collaborates with other Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division staff to improve the manner of assessing cumulative impacts and the development of procedures to incorporate risk based decision making into agency programs. The incumbent also works in cooperation with other MPCA divisions and state agencies on health risk issues and assists in communicating risk related science.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Master's degree in environmental health (Epidemiology, Public Health), Atmospheric Science, toxicology, or physical science.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental health (Epidemiology, Public Health), Atmospheric Science, toxicology, or physical science and two years of experience working in a related field with demonstrated abilities to analyze and understand environmental data, fate and transport of environmental contaminants, risk assessment principals, toxicology, and to develop conclusions and recommendations.
Candidates must also possess good communication skills; the ability to analyze, organize and present information in a clear and concise format to a wide range of audiences; and interpersonal skills sufficient to work collaboratively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of toxicology, routes of exposure, and principals of risk assessment of effects and risk of environmental contaminants.
Knowledge about the fate, transport, interaction and effects of environmental contaminants.
Experience using SQL and related databases.
Experience with statistical or scripting languages such as R or Python.
Ability to:
Recognize and understand the potential impacts of air pollutants on environmental and human health.
Apply current research to the assessment of facility impacts on human health and the environment.
Critically review, correlate and synthesize information and data into comprehensive recommendations, reports, and presentations.
Sort through differing opinions and understand and explain the rational for policy recommendations.
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.
Other Requirements
When driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of the position:
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.
Why Work For Us
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 pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637
.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Job Summary
The incumbent conducts and reviews modeling assessments of air toxics that estimate human health risk from facility air emissions and assists with the update of guidance documents for these analyses. This position assists with incorporating scientific computing and automation into human health risk data processing and analysis in order to advance the state-of-the-knowledge and practice at the agency. The incumbent collaborates with other Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division staff to improve the manner of assessing cumulative impacts and the development of procedures to incorporate risk based decision making into agency programs. The incumbent also works in cooperation with other MPCA divisions and state agencies on health risk issues and assists in communicating risk related science.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Master's degree in environmental health (Epidemiology, Public Health), Atmospheric Science, toxicology, or physical science.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental health (Epidemiology, Public Health), Atmospheric Science, toxicology, or physical science and two years of experience working in a related field with demonstrated abilities to analyze and understand environmental data, fate and transport of environmental contaminants, risk assessment principals, toxicology, and to develop conclusions and recommendations.
Candidates must also possess good communication skills; the ability to analyze, organize and present information in a clear and concise format to a wide range of audiences; and interpersonal skills sufficient to work collaboratively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of toxicology, routes of exposure, and principals of risk assessment of effects and risk of environmental contaminants.
Knowledge about the fate, transport, interaction and effects of environmental contaminants.
Experience using SQL and related databases.
Experience with statistical or scripting languages such as R or Python.
Ability to:
Recognize and understand the potential impacts of air pollutants on environmental and human health.
Apply current research to the assessment of facility impacts on human health and the environment.
Critically review, correlate and synthesize information and data into comprehensive recommendations, reports, and presentations.
Sort through differing opinions and understand and explain the rational for policy recommendations.
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.
Other Requirements
When driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of the position:
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.
Why Work For Us
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 pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have an inclusive workplace for everyone.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637
.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.