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Community Affairs Associate - Planner Senior State

State of Minnesota • Rochester, MN • 5h ago

Working Title: Community Affairs Associate

Job Class: Planner Senior State

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID : 88200

Location : Various*

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/14/2025

Closing Date : 08/27/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

Division/Unit : Operations Division / Community Affairs Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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: St. Paul or Rochester

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 part of the Community Affairs team at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Community Affairs Associate will support public engagement initiatives by implementing proactive engagement strategies and serving as a project manager for engagement plans. The incumbent will focus their time between the Twin Cities and agricultural communities in southern Minnesota. The incumbent will help build meaningful connections between the agency, local communities, and concerned citizen groups. This will be done by coordinating engagement activities, facilitating public meetings, and ensuring stakeholders stay informed about MPCA initiatives that impact Minnesotans. Additionally, the role involves close collaboration with internal teams, local governments, and community members. The goal is to promote transparency, inclusivity, and public participation in the regulatory processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years professional experience in project management, community relations, or engagement work. Includes experience working with community-based organizations and stakeholders for the purpose of outreach and community engagement. (A bachelor's degree will substitute for one year of experience in the above areas) AND

Ability to serve as a project manager for engagement initiatives across the State of Minnesota, working in close collaboration with multiple people across the agency to keep timelines and deliverables on track.

Understanding of how public agencies interact with communities, including local government roles in decision-making.

Awareness of diverse community perspectives and ability to adapt approach based on audience needs, from urban settings and suburbs to smaller communities and agriculture stakeholders.

Ability to make inroads with community groups to foster inclusive and responsive engagement.

Strong writing and verbal skills in order to communicate with a variety of audiences.

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

Adaptable, continuously problem-solving to keep projects on track while adjusting to evolving community needs.

Advanced understanding of environmental issues and policy, as well as knowledge of existing programs operated by the MPCA, local governments and other state agencies.

Demonstrated curiosity, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Belief that racial equity and inclusion are important, with a strong drive to act on this belief.

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.

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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