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State of Minnesota Senior Rail Preparedness Inspector - Environmental Specialist 4 in Rochester, Minnesota
Working Title: Senior Rail Preparedness Inspector
Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 76447
Location : Various**
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers MPCA employees eligible to interest bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing patty.atchison@state.mn.us by 05/13/2024
Date Posted : 05/07/2024
Closing Date : 05/28/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : Operations Division / Safety & Emergency Mgmt Section
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
**This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
As a Environmental Specialist 4 at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will help implement the statewide rail preparedness program and to assess compliance of the assigned unit train railroads that transport oil or hazardous substances in Minnesota. The position will coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders; complete compliance and enforcement activities; review Minn. Stat. 115E Prevention and Response Plans; plan and participate in rail exercises and provide support and guidance to emergency response staff before, during and after a rail incident.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:
Two (2) years of advanced professional-level experience (e.g. Environmental Specialist 3 or equivalent level) in regulatory compliance, assistance or permitting. Regulatory experience must include review, creation or updating of environmental plans or permits, compliance assessment of those environmental plans or permits; and working on solutions with regulated parties to meet compliance requirements.
Ability to apply science concepts related to environmental investigations and cleanup.
Good communication and writing skills, effective human relations skills to work with clientele and staff; problem solving skills for resolving compliance issues; ability to bring projects to conclusion.
Advanced interpersonal skills to engage others to build strong working relationships and partnerships and to resolve potentially contentious, controversial, and complex environmental issues.
Ability to makes sound decisions in a timely manner.
Valid Class D Driver's License.
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
Bachelor’s degree in soil science, geology, hydrology, environmental science, emergency management, homeland security or closely-related field.
Knowledge of environmental emergency preparedness and response framework and the impacts on communities.
Knowledge of the overall state and federal environmental regulatory framework related to environmental emergency preparedness.
Demonstrated experience working under the Incident Command System and its principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of the HOmeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program and the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program.
Experience hiring, overseeing, training and directing the work of contractors.
Experience partnering with federal, state, tribal and local units of government on projects.
Physical Requirements
Ability to occasionally move or transport equipment up to 25 pounds. May require moving or transporting equipment and traversing rough and uneven terrain.
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 driver’s license record 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 does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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