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Pollution Control Assistant Division Director

Job Summary

This position exists to support MPCA divisions and agency-wide functions. The person in this position will assist Division Directors in two MPCA divisions in leading and managing, with a focus on communications with division leaders and staff, human resource transactions, and budget management. This position also has responsibility for leading and managing Business Systems units to ensure the goals of the divisions are met. This position works closely with division directors and fellow assistant division directors in order to apply policies and practices consistently across all divisions in the agency. This position also plays a strong role in supporting agency-wide functions by participating on agency-wide lateral management teams and special projects, often focused on organizational improvement. This position also provides oversight of remediation and restoration coordination efforts in the St. Louis River Area of Concern. The divisions supported by this position include: 

Remediation Division – The purpose of this division is to conduct remediation and oversee safe reuse of contaminated properties. The following agency programs safely manage risk to human health and the environment: Superfund, Brownfield Redevelopment, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Closed Landfill, and Petroleum Remediation.

Resource Management and Assistance Division – This division manages programs in the areas of sustainability and environmental assistance, to include business assistance; certification, environmental review and rules; and solid waste.


Minimum Qualifications

Three years of supervisory or managerial experience in environmental or natural resources management which demonstrates the following qualifications:
•   Experience overseeing the coordination and management of programs;
•   Experience with long-range planning, developing and implementing programs, developing procedures, and directing projects;
•   Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of environmental protection sufficient to assess factors which impact the quality of the environment and the interrelationships of those factors to MPCA’s programs and services;
•   Leadership skills sufficient to direct, motivate and retain staff;
•   Communication skills sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups;
•   Collaborative skills to effectively work with and align customers, stakeholders and staff to accomplish common environmental objectives;
•   Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve sensitive and complex challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

•   Understanding of Agency governance systems;
•   Knowledge of State and Federal government budgeting processes;
•   Managerial level experience in multiple program areas;
•   Experience with operational functions, to include human resources, fiscal management, information management, support services, process management, and performance management;
•   Experience with Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma and/or LEAN) concepts, measurement and data analysis;
•   Experience with strategic planning including the development of strategic and operational measures.
•   The ability to work collaboratively across the agency.

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

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.

Why Work For Us

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.

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, a retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have inclusive workplace for everyone.