- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 04/17/2024
- Closing Date: 05/07/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MMA
- Division/Unit: Industrial / Water and Mining Section
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $ $55.69 / hourly; $77,840 - $116,280 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- 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
Water Quality Permit Supervisor - Various, United States - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Description
Working Title: Water Quality Permit SupervisorJob Class: Pollution Control Specialist Principal
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
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 performs supervisory activities for the Water Quality Permits Unit at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) which includes leading a team of staff that develops and issues industrial water quality permits and associated documentation. This position is responsible for working with the section manager and lateral agency teams to build work plans, strategies, and program plans for the wastewater program. This position works with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to achieve federal program commitments. This position also ensures unit staff assist with training, compliance and enforcement, and rule development activities. Supervisory tasks include to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, reward, discipline (grievances) and assign, direct and review work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1) One year of supervisory experience in environmental protection/pollution control,
OR
2) Two years of advanced professional experience in environmental protection/pollution control. Examples for internal candidates - (Environmental Specialist 4, Planner Principal, Hydrologist 2, Engineer 2 Graduate, Research Scientist 2, or related classes).
OR
3) Three years of environmental experience performing work equivalent to an Environmental Specialist 3 level or senior level work directing, designing AND developing criteria for permits, enforcement, negotiation, or environmental programs.
OR
4) Equivalent combination of the above.
AND
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
Understands the MPCA's mission, objectives, and strategic planning efforts and the agency's business processes and can help define the technology architecture needed to support those processes.
Ability to understand the various aspects of information management services, state and federal fiscal and budgetary processes, personnel processes and procedures, labor contracts, contract management, purchasing activities, and media/community relations.
Understand federal and state regulatory frameworks and their applicability to permit projects.
Experience coordinating with EPA or cross-divisional or cross-agency programs.
Accomplished project management to guide and direct a number of complex permit projects while supporting staff and problem solving laterally and vertically to determine appropriate actions.
Accomplished leadership and management skills to effectively coach, train and lead peers.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex and controversial regulatory matters on short timelines.
Ability to interpret policy and regulations and effectively communicate agency positions to permittees, other governmental entities, Tribal nations and the public.
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 Patty Atchison 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 Patty Atchison 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.