Job Summary
The incumbent will work with the Manager of the Water Assessment section to implement the overall policy priorities identified by the MPCA’s Assistant Commissioner of Land Policy and Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Commissioner for Water Policy and Agriculture.
The incumbent promotes and ensures integrated management of PFAS activities across the agency and with other state agencies and is the primary contact/liaison for internal MPCA programs involved in PFAS investigations and program development efforts. The role of the PFAS Coordinator is both comprehensive and technical in nature and is responsible for establishing goals and objectives; directing the activities of consultants, project leaders and other staff at all levels as they relate to implementation of the action plans; monitoring and coordinating the activities of partners and business partners and evaluations policies and procedures for program administration; and monitoring and evaluation of federal and other state’s approaches, policies and initiatives.
The incumbent also serves as a conduit for information between the agency and external parties, other states, multi-state associations, EPA, stakeholders, legislators, etc. This includes including providing information as an agency expert for legislative committees and presenting at other public forms’.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Four years of advanced professional experience coordinating and developing statewide, long-range plans for environmental, natural resources, other related governmental area (Advanced professional-level experience within MPCA is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist: Environmental Specialist 3, Hydro 2, SPA Sr./Planner Sr., or higher-level work) with knowledge of the principles and practices of diverse areas of environmental program management such as monitoring, risk assessment, remediation/restoration, and water quality. (OR)
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, environmental health, soils, geology, the aquatic sciences, environmental policy or related field and three years advanced environmental experience as described above AND demonstrated planning and project management skills.
- Effective human relations skills to work with clientele and staff, problem-solving skills for resolving technical matters, and the ability to bring projects to a conclusion. A Master’s degree in a field listed above would substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the principles of major environmental regulatory programs, federal and state laws.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in developing, applying, and interpreting policy and procedures.
- Experience in policy and program development for emerging issues or contaminants of emerging concern.
- Technical expertise and direct experience working on issues surrounding PFAS.
Ability to:
- Communicate sufficiently to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals, to coach and advise other program staff, and to support programs in resolving differences of opinion and creating a collaborative path forward.
- Communicate complicated information to interested individuals and groups, and provide information to committees, legislators, and in other public forums.
- Work with a number of state agencies in the development of coordinating programs for long-range planning.
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with public officials and planning groups.
- Utilize effective science communication skills.
Skills in negotiation and consensus building as the position will work with diverse individuals and organizations to find solutions to complex public policy and environmental management problems when standard, traditional solutions are inappropriate or unacceptable.
*** We encourage candidates to include a cover letter along with their information when applying for this position.
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
We work 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.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! 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.
PFAS Coordinator
Posted: January 27, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Job Summary
The incumbent will work with the Manager of the Water Assessment section to implement the overall policy priorities identified by the MPCA’s Assistant Commissioner of Land Policy and Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Commissioner for Water Policy and Agriculture.
The incumbent promotes and ensures integrated management of PFAS activities across the agency and with other state agencies and is the primary contact/liaison for internal MPCA programs involved in PFAS investigations and program development efforts. The role of the PFAS Coordinator is both comprehensive and technical in nature and is responsible for establishing goals and objectives; directing the activities of consultants, project leaders and other staff at all levels as they relate to implementation of the action plans; monitoring and coordinating the activities of partners and business partners and evaluations policies and procedures for program administration; and monitoring and evaluation of federal and other state’s approaches, policies and initiatives.
The incumbent also serves as a conduit for information between the agency and external parties, other states, multi-state associations, EPA, stakeholders, legislators, etc. This includes including providing information as an agency expert for legislative committees and presenting at other public forms’.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to:
Skills in negotiation and consensus building as the position will work with diverse individuals and organizations to find solutions to complex public policy and environmental management problems when standard, traditional solutions are inappropriate or unacceptable.
*** We encourage candidates to include a cover letter along with their information when applying for this position.
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
We work 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.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! 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.
Job Summary
The incumbent will work with the Manager of the Water Assessment section to implement the overall policy priorities identified by the MPCA’s Assistant Commissioner of Land Policy and Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Commissioner for Water Policy and Agriculture.
The incumbent promotes and ensures integrated management of PFAS activities across the agency and with other state agencies and is the primary contact/liaison for internal MPCA programs involved in PFAS investigations and program development efforts. The role of the PFAS Coordinator is both comprehensive and technical in nature and is responsible for establishing goals and objectives; directing the activities of consultants, project leaders and other staff at all levels as they relate to implementation of the action plans; monitoring and coordinating the activities of partners and business partners and evaluations policies and procedures for program administration; and monitoring and evaluation of federal and other state’s approaches, policies and initiatives.
The incumbent also serves as a conduit for information between the agency and external parties, other states, multi-state associations, EPA, stakeholders, legislators, etc. This includes including providing information as an agency expert for legislative committees and presenting at other public forms’.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to:
Skills in negotiation and consensus building as the position will work with diverse individuals and organizations to find solutions to complex public policy and environmental management problems when standard, traditional solutions are inappropriate or unacceptable.
*** We encourage candidates to include a cover letter along with their information when applying for this position.
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
We work 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.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! 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.