Working Title: Environmental Specialist 4 - Petroleum Remediation Project Leader
Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 93201
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/16/2026
Closing Date : 04/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : REM PR Petro Remediation Unit3
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 petroleum contamination related investigations and remediation actions using the authority established under state and federal statutes. Develop with other members of the team, and MPCA contractors a scope of work for remedial investigation, feasibility study and response action for each assigned site. Develop a preliminary fund-financed strategy and determine the availability of federal or state fund dollars for applicable sites. Review work plans and prepare work orders in accordance with the Superfund, Petroleum, and Agriculture Environmental Professional Master Contract and MPCA contracting procedures. Review and approve invoices for work completed under approved site work plans. This position requires knowledge of Agency Remediation programs such as the Petroleum Remediation Program, and Emergency response Program. Apply the Petroleum Remediation Program guidelines, Minn. Rules ch. 7037, and Petrofund guidelines and rules.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years advanced professional experience remediating contaminated properties including some experience with petroleum remediation. (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 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 of Agency Remediation programs such as the Petroleum Remediation Program, Brownfields Program, Emergency Management Unit and the Petrofund rules.
Advanced experience in petroleum site environmental investigations and cleanup.
Experience in drafting scopes of work and budgets for environmental investigations and cleanups.
Experience in leading and coordinating teams, including guiding and developing team members and monitoring individuals and team performance.
Data analysis and data management experience sufficient to identify and report information that is critical to program issues and decision-making.
Ability to:
Develop management plans and enforcement strategies and milestones for complex and often unique site situations.
Plan, coordinate, influence, negotiate with other agency staff, other government agencies or departments and state contractors.
Resolve potentially contentious, controversial, and complex environmental issues.
Apply the Petroleum Remediation Program guidelines, Minn. Rules Ch. 7037, and Petrofund guidelines/rules.
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.
