Job Summary
The incumbent will direct the development and delivery of the programs needed to protect public health and the environment from air pollution. The purpose of the Air Assessment Section is maintain the ability to describe, qualitatively and quantitatively, the condition of our air, what causes our air to be in the condition it is in, and what effectively could be done to make any desired improvements to our air. The section’s important processes are: Collecting high-quality ambient air quality data and air emissions data; efficient and effective management of environmental data; development of air quality policies, rules and information; provide assistance to the Air Permits Section and Environmental Review Unit; analyzing environmental and health data to describe air quality trends and drivers; development of understandable communication tools; and supporting the MPCA’s Strategic Plan.
****Position may be located in any Agency office: Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, and Marshall.
Minimum Qualifications
Program section manager’s integrate management of major program functions across the division and vertically within the section; must collaborate with other managers within the Division management team, and also collaborate with other managers in the agency on agency-wide programmatic issues. Section managers must have the ability to work within general policy guidelines with little or no direct supervision; and must provide leadership and exercise sound judgement so that staff assigned to the section can effectively operate.
Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:
A) Two years of experience supervising environmental activities in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should include supervising staff; exercising fiscal control and/or preparing budgets; developing and implementing policies, procedures, criteria, and/or guidelines. Experience should be at the level of State classes Pollution Control Specialist Principal, Engineer Principal (supervisory) or equivalent;
OR
B) Four years of advanced professional experience in an environmental program in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should be at the level of Environmental Specialist 3/4, Hydrologist 2/3, Planner Principal State (Environmental), Engineer Senior, Engineering Specialist Senior, or equivalent. Experience must include demonstrated skill in the following areas: 1) plan/implement strategies; 2) interpret policy and regulations; 3) motivate and lead employees effectively; 4) work as a team member in a leadership role in internal/external teams or work groups;
OR
C) A combination of the above experience (A and B) determined to be equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the Agency’s Air Assessment program.
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws and program requirements, and structure, policies and procedures of local, state, and federal government.
- Knowledge and ability to manage funds within the state’s financial systems, including the budget process and operations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities through balance of long-and-short term goals and objectives and appropriate follow through on priorities.
Ability to:
- Guide others through problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Evaluate, define, negotiate, and manage outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships between many levels within the and outside the agency, and in that context, plan/implement/and coordinate regulatory projects across organizational units.
- Resolve controversial, sensitive, complex issues.
- Skilled in communicating effectively in a manner appropriated for the intended audience.
- Accomplished technical/administrative writing skills necessary to organize and effectively present ideas in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.
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.
Driver’s License 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.
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.
Manager, Air Assessment Section
Posted: January 9, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Summary
The incumbent will direct the development and delivery of the programs needed to protect public health and the environment from air pollution. The purpose of the Air Assessment Section is maintain the ability to describe, qualitatively and quantitatively, the condition of our air, what causes our air to be in the condition it is in, and what effectively could be done to make any desired improvements to our air. The section’s important processes are: Collecting high-quality ambient air quality data and air emissions data; efficient and effective management of environmental data; development of air quality policies, rules and information; provide assistance to the Air Permits Section and Environmental Review Unit; analyzing environmental and health data to describe air quality trends and drivers; development of understandable communication tools; and supporting the MPCA’s Strategic Plan.
****Position may be located in any Agency office: Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, and Marshall.
Minimum Qualifications
Program section manager’s integrate management of major program functions across the division and vertically within the section; must collaborate with other managers within the Division management team, and also collaborate with other managers in the agency on agency-wide programmatic issues. Section managers must have the ability to work within general policy guidelines with little or no direct supervision; and must provide leadership and exercise sound judgement so that staff assigned to the section can effectively operate.
Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:
A) Two years of experience supervising environmental activities in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should include supervising staff; exercising fiscal control and/or preparing budgets; developing and implementing policies, procedures, criteria, and/or guidelines. Experience should be at the level of State classes Pollution Control Specialist Principal, Engineer Principal (supervisory) or equivalent;
OR
B) Four years of advanced professional experience in an environmental program in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should be at the level of Environmental Specialist 3/4, Hydrologist 2/3, Planner Principal State (Environmental), Engineer Senior, Engineering Specialist Senior, or equivalent. Experience must include demonstrated skill in the following areas: 1) plan/implement strategies; 2) interpret policy and regulations; 3) motivate and lead employees effectively; 4) work as a team member in a leadership role in internal/external teams or work groups;
OR
C) A combination of the above experience (A and B) determined to be equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to:
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.
Driver’s License 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.
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.
Job Summary
The incumbent will direct the development and delivery of the programs needed to protect public health and the environment from air pollution. The purpose of the Air Assessment Section is maintain the ability to describe, qualitatively and quantitatively, the condition of our air, what causes our air to be in the condition it is in, and what effectively could be done to make any desired improvements to our air. The section’s important processes are: Collecting high-quality ambient air quality data and air emissions data; efficient and effective management of environmental data; development of air quality policies, rules and information; provide assistance to the Air Permits Section and Environmental Review Unit; analyzing environmental and health data to describe air quality trends and drivers; development of understandable communication tools; and supporting the MPCA’s Strategic Plan.
****Position may be located in any Agency office: Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, and Marshall.
Minimum Qualifications
Program section manager’s integrate management of major program functions across the division and vertically within the section; must collaborate with other managers within the Division management team, and also collaborate with other managers in the agency on agency-wide programmatic issues. Section managers must have the ability to work within general policy guidelines with little or no direct supervision; and must provide leadership and exercise sound judgement so that staff assigned to the section can effectively operate.
Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:
A) Two years of experience supervising environmental activities in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should include supervising staff; exercising fiscal control and/or preparing budgets; developing and implementing policies, procedures, criteria, and/or guidelines. Experience should be at the level of State classes Pollution Control Specialist Principal, Engineer Principal (supervisory) or equivalent;
OR
B) Four years of advanced professional experience in an environmental program in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should be at the level of Environmental Specialist 3/4, Hydrologist 2/3, Planner Principal State (Environmental), Engineer Senior, Engineering Specialist Senior, or equivalent. Experience must include demonstrated skill in the following areas: 1) plan/implement strategies; 2) interpret policy and regulations; 3) motivate and lead employees effectively; 4) work as a team member in a leadership role in internal/external teams or work groups;
OR
C) A combination of the above experience (A and B) determined to be equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to:
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.
Driver’s License 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.
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.