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- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 04/04/2024
- Closing Date: 04/24/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
- Division/Unit: RMAD Business Asst. Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 5% of the time
- Salary Range: $ $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually
- Job Class Option: Environmental
- Classified Status: Classified
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Minnesota GreenCorps Coordinator - St. Paul, United States - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Description
Working Title: Minnesota GreenCorps Coordinator - State Prog Admin SrJob Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This position serves as the day-to-day operations lead for Minnesota GreenCorps, a major nonregulatory assistance program. This position leads planning for annual program operations, including leading substantial member and host site supervisor support activities. The incumbent leads development and delivery of member and host site supervisor trainings throughout the service year for more than 120 individuals. This position oversees member benefits (e.g., healthcare insurance) as well as full compliance AmeriCorps-required criminal history checks of members and others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, environmental, planning or public policy field AND two years of professional experience that includes experience in program administration (including management, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation), training planning and implementation, data management, and coaching or otherwise supporting partner organizations and/or clients.
OR
Three years of professional experience that includes experience in program administration (including management, analysis, monitoring, and evaluation), training planning and implementation, data management, and coaching or otherwise supporting partner organizations and/or clients.
Project management experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating and collaborating with others in a work environment.
Problem solving, planning, organizational, and computer skills.
Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).
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
Experience with AmeriCorps programming.
Experience with state agency and/or local government environmental programs and policies sufficient to provide effective support to partner host sites including state and local governments, tribal nations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.
Ability to understand and apply AmeriCorps regulations, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of the environmental sciences and/or federal, state, and local environmental programs gained by education or experience.
Experience working on projects involving quality assurance and data management.
Ability to summarize technical information into documents and presentations.
Ability to plan, develop, and present training on a range of topics using a variety of tools and methodologies.
Ability to assess training needs and priorities and to receive and translate feedback received about training into actionable strategies and recommendations.
Demonstrated meeting facilitation experience.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying. 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.
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.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .
If you have questions about the position, contact Stephanie Grant at .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Grant at .
About Pollution Control Agency
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 polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 or email and indicate what assistance is needed.