Working Title: EJ Integration Specialist Senior
Job Class: Planner Senior State
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 92603
Location : Various*
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/06/2026
Closing Date : 03/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : Operations Division / Office of Equity & Environmental Justice
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 : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 12/30/2027
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 will be located at one of the following MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Mankato, Marshall 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.
This posting will be used to fill one limited Planner Senior State position in St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Mankato, Marshall or Rochester location. The position has a projected end date of December 30, 2027.
The position is under the Agency's Office of Equity and Environmental Justice team at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The position supports MPCA leadership and program staff in integrating environmental justice policies and principles into MPCA programs and work. The incumbent will be responsible for updating and keeping current the MPCA's Environmental Justice Framework and will develop and lead training and guidance on Environmental Justice integration. This includes leading the agency in working with agency divisions and programs to define effective strategies for environmental justice integration, understanding and working with available resources, and developing solutions and recommending strategies to effectively remove barriers to implementation. This position will also participate and co-facilitate an Environmental Justice Management Team subgroup as well as participating in regional and national environmental justice working groups as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years professional experience in project management and/or program planning skills sufficient to lead, develop and integrate agency-level and program-specific plans. (A bachelor's degree with substitute for one year of experience in the above areas) AND
Broad understanding of environmental justice, including historical @context and current landscape as well as best practices for integration into a regulatory government setting.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Ability to review, interpret, and present information to varying audiences on environmental justice priorities and goals of agency.
Conflict resolution/human relation skills and cultural competencies to effectively work with diverse interests to find common ground and cooperation.
Valid Class D Driver's License (see additional requirements below)
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 agency organizational structure, functions, and cross-agency relationships.
Ability to represent the agency at meetings with the general public, community connectors, other state and federal agencies, and other local partners.
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.
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.
