Air Project Management Unit Supervisor – Pollution Cont Spec Prin

Locations: Duluth, St. Paul, Rochester (MPCA offices). Telework eligible. Full-time, unlimited. Day shift, Monday–Friday. Travel up to 10%. Salary range: $40.23–$60.10/hour ($84,000–$125,488 annually).

About the role

This position exists to create and supervise a unit that will implement the rules for air toxics and cumulative impacts. The unit primarily consists of coordinators and project managers who will work with the rulemaking team to create the processes and documentation needed to implement the rules. The supervisor will ensure that projects run smoothly across divisions. The supervisor will also work closely with Industrial Division leaders, other Division leadership and the Commissioner's office for clear communication and decision-making. Additionally, this position will engage and communicate with external groups including regulated parties and members of the community impacted by the implementation of these rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience in project management involving environmental protection/pollution control, OR
• Two years of advanced professional experience in project management involving 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
• Three years of environmental experience performing work equivalent to an Environmental Specialist 3 level or senior level work involving project management, directing, designing AND developing criteria for permits, enforcement, negotiation, or environmental programs, OR
• Equivalent combination of the above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory frameworks and their applicability to air permitting.
• Knowledge of the structure, policies and procedures of local, state, and federal government.
• Ability to quickly understand and guide the implementation of complex rules including the cumulative impacts and air toxics rulemakings.
• Accomplished project management skills to guide and direct a number of complex cumulative impacts and air toxics 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 staff in the use of problem solving and project management.
• Communication/writing skills sufficient to clearly and tactfully communicate in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.
• Experience in community engagement.

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.

Additional Requirements

• A driver's license is an essential function of this position. Requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver's License (single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds). The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver's license AND a satisfactory DLR check.
• All candidates must submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of: Conflict of Interest Review, Criminal History Check, Education Verification, Employment Reference / Records Check, License / Certification Verification where applicable.