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Recycling Market Development - Planner Senior State

State of Minnesota • Alexandria, MN • 4h ago

Working Title: Recycling Market Development - Planner Senior State

Job Class: Planner Senior State

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID : 89012

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/19/2025

Closing Date : 10/09/2025

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

Division/Unit : RMAD SustainMaterial MgmtUnit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time

Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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: 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.

This position exists to implement and support the State's Recycling Market Development (RMD) program. The position requires knowledge of recycling and developing markets for recyclable materials. The position also serves as a project manager that integrates work across programs to meet agency strategic goals, especially as it relates to sustainable materials management (SMM)/solid waste policy and planning, increased recycling, and recycling market development.

Primary activities include:

Assist private and public entities to develop markets for recyclable materials.

Manage projects to plan, implement, and develop work in markets for recyclable materials and assisting businesses to use recycled feedstock under the Waste Management Act, The Toxic Pollution Prevention Act and other state and federal statutes.

Provide program and state RMD expertise.

Provide technical assistance with proposed projects, measure data, and report strategic program outcomes.

Administer the Agency activities associated with the Solid Waste System in Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years professional experience managing projects in areas of sustainable materials management, solid waste, recycling, and/or a similar field, sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines

Bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in managing projects in areas of sustainable materials management, solid waste, recycling, and/or a similar field, sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines

AND

Advanced writing skills sufficient to communicate (often technically complex) rules and information in a clear and concise manner.

Accomplished in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to format long documents.

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions.

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. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of waste prevention, reuse, recycling and organics management.

Demonstrated understanding of business finances and operations.

Experience with or understanding of the technical aspects of recycling and manufacturing.

Experience with environmental program development and leading multiple high-level projects at once.

Understanding of the concepts of environmental justice and equity, and experience in applying these concepts to program development and implementation.

Education or experience in data analysis sufficient to work with technical staff during the planning processes.

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team and with entities and stakeholders external to the team.

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. 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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