Working Title: Superfund Project Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 4
Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 91908
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/05/2026
Closing Date : 02/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : REM Superfund Unit 3
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / 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 perform comprehensive management and direction of sites in the Superfund family of programs (State/Federal Superfund, Site Assessment, Dry-Cleaner fund, RCRA Corrective Action). The primary work of this senior-level project manager position is directing and managing environmental investigations to decide if cleanup actions or building mitigation are needed. In cases that progress beyond the investigation stage this position manages and directs the selection of specific environmental cleanup or building actions and ultimately the completion of the needed additional work such that public health and environmental risk are mitigated.
The Superfund process is used to evaluate potential releases of hazardous substance that may pose a threat to human health or the environment, and also to respond to contamination that has been identified. The process is guided by criteria established under State and Federal Superfund law. Senior-level project managers are responsible for "cradle to grave" management and decision making at projects under guidance and direction of program and Agency leadership. The MPCA Superfund Program is charged with responding to several emerging environmental issues and as such is a fast paced and high workload environment.
This position will be responsible for conducting responsible party (RP) searches and RP determinations, with the potential of enforcement actions and negotiations with the identified RPs in order to ensure compliance with site investigation and cleanup requirements. Enforcement actions may include issuance of Agency enforcement documents such as Requests for Information, Requests for Response Actions, Commissioner Notice Letters, Determinations of Inadequate Response; and ultimately preparation of a recommendation to list sites on the State's Permanent List of Priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water resources, Soil Science, or other closely related environmental field and two years advanced professional experience remediating contaminated properties (Advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work).
Candidates must be skilled in communicating, negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders who have varying ways of contributing to project outcomes. Communication skills must be sufficient to present information and results concerning environmental and public health risks.
Candidates must have effective planning and project management skills (including contracting, budgeting, and invoicing) and the ability to make environmental risk decisions based on data.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OTP 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 require employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, regulations, and standards related to environmental investigations and remediation/cleanup of contaminated properties, including CERCLA, MERLA, and RCRA Corrective Action.
Experience conducting and scoping environmental investigations of soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapor, and indoor/outdoor air.
Demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing various activities, tasks, and phases of numerous, complex projects, and performing senior-level project management work.
Knowledge of and experience with remediation/cleanup and mitigation approaches/technologies of releases of various non-petroleum contaminants, including chlorinated solvents, PFAS, and 1,4-Dioxane.
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to comfortably and accurately present complex scientific and public health information to internal and external stakeholders, including public audiences.
Advanced project management experience conducting environmental investigations, including: technical writing and review of written submittals, work plans, costs proposals, and bid specifications and solicitations, management of contractors and subcontractors, and evaluation and interpretation of analytical data.
Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, communicate, and resolve potentially contentious, controversial, and complex environmental issues.
Proficiency with GIS and/or other advanced mapping/modeling applications and software.
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.
