Pollution Control Program Administrator - Petroleum Remediation and Redevelopment Section - Job ID: 49491

The incumbent will manage the activities and resources of the Petroleum Remediation and Redevelopment Section, which includes activities in the Petroleum Remediation andPetroleum Brownfields programs. This includes directing the development and delivery of programs necessary to investigate, cleanup and manage the risks to public and health andthe environment at sites that have petroleum contamination. The individual participates in Division and MPCA management teams and projects.

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, Environmentalclean-up. Experience should include supervising staff; exercising fiscal control and/or preparing budgets; developing and implementing policies, procedures, criteria, and/orguidelines. Experience should be at the level of State classes Pollution Control Specialist Principal, Engineer Principal (supervisory) or equivalent;

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B) Four years advanced professional experience in an environmental program in one of the following program areas: Air Quality, Water 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, EngineeringSpecialist Senior, or equivalent. Experience must include demonstrated skill in the following areas: 1) serving in a leadership role in internal/external teams or work groups; 2)exercising fiscal control and/or preparing/administering budgets for an environmental program area; and 3) developing and implementing environmental programmatic oradministrative policies, procedures, criteria, and/or guidelines.

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C) A combination of the above experience (A and B) determined to be equivalent.

Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning processes.

Experience achieving environmental results in both regulatory and non-regulatory situations under challenging circumstances.

Experience working with and fostering diversity in the workplace.

Experience with supervising or managing environmental remediation programs.

Knowledge and ability to manage funds within the state’s financial systems, including the budget process and operations.

Knowledge of or experience with legislative processes.

Experience and skills related to performance management, program and work planning, and providing timely and constructive feedback.

Knowledge of continuous improvement processes and tools.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively to all audiences, and to interpret complex policies and regulations and

effectively communicate agency positions to project proposers, other governmental entities, the

public, and the Legislature.

Manage change.

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:

Integrating and coordinating activities and/or teams.

Prioritizing workloads and projects.

Managing multiple programs within designated budgets.

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.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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.

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.

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.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.