Working Title: Digital Accessibility Coordinator - State Prog Admin Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 92054
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/11/2026
Closing Date : 03/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : OSD OFFICE OF EQUITY&ENV JUSTI
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 06/30/2027
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
*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 is temporary unclassified and is anticipated to end 06/30/2027.
This position will lead the MPCA compliance with digital accessibility standards and digital content (documents, websites, applications, systems, and videos). This position will ensure compliance with Minnesota Statutes, §363A.42 and 16E.03 subd. 9 (the State Accessibility Standard), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Titles I and II. The incumbent will develop and implement digital accessibility governance and work with leadership to set policy standard for the MPCA.
In addition to serving as the primary digital accessibility coordinator at the MPCA, this position will also play a role in supporting the development, implementation, and continued administration of a Language Access program as a part of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years advanced professional experience designing and developing technical documentation, policy manuals, user-guides, instructional/training materials and digital communications in accordance with accessibility best practices. Advanced professional experience includes a demonstrated progressive level of responsibility and leadership experience. (Advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Planner Senior State, Environmental Specialist 3, State Program Administrator Senior, or equivalent level work).
Technical content development, digital publishing, web development, and using multimedia formats in accordance with accessibility best practices.
Understanding of project management strategies and methodologies.
Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams and SharePoint.
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
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to make lead worker decisions related to public content.
Certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, IAAP Website , the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, (CPACC) level.
Familiarity with State of Minnesota human and health care programs along with knowledge of Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & W3C/WCAG.
Use of Adobe Creative Cloud for document design (InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
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.
