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Grant Specialist - State Prog Admin Intermediate

State of Minnesota • Alexandria, MN • 13h ago

Working Title: Grant Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID : 91448

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Limited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 01/15/2026

Closing Date : 02/04/2026

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

Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / Climate Assistance Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

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

End Date : 01/19/2029

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, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, 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 is responsible for supporting the administration of existing MPCA Grants in collaboration with the other Grants Specialist across the division and agency as part of the Minnesota Climate Smart Food Systems Initiative (CSFS). The Minnesota CSFS Initiative is a suite of programs focused on a holistic approach to reduce climate pollution and build equity in Minnesota's food systems. This position will specifically be working to support the Tribal sovereignty, vibrant local food economies, and Industrial Innovation grant distribution and management for GHG reduction activities in food systems in Minnesota. In addition, the position will support grant closeout and management processes of other climate-related funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional contract and/or grant development experience;

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely-related field and 1 year of professional or 2 years of technical experience in professional contract and/or grant development.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balancing a variety of duties running concurrently and work under time pressure.

Excellent human relations skills in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, faculty and staff.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.

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

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, executive orders and procedures regarding contract development and administration.

Experience with developing guidance or providing training on contracts/grants management.

Database skills sufficient for accurate data entry and data management.

Familiarity with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), OnBase and/or Tempo databases.

Knowledge of audit procedures and internal controls.

Experience working in environmental protection, water resources, or related environmental field.

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

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.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

License / Certification Verification where applicable

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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