Working Title: Environmental Consultant - Closed Landfill Program Administrator
Job Class: Environmental Consultant
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 94627
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/05/2026
Closing Date : 06/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : REM CLOSED LANDFILLS & DATASUP
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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, under the direction of the Section Manager, the duties of coordinating administration of the MPCA's Closed Landfill & Data Support Section. The Section consists of the Closed Landfills Program Units (CLPU) and the Data Support Unit (DSU), which provide oversight of closed landfill response actions and program data management activities. The incumbent will assist the Section Manager in establishing Section goals and objectives; coordinating and managing fiscal and budgetary operations for the Section; overseeing financial tracking, reporting systems, and contract administration; directing the activities of consultants and staff as they relate to Closed Landfill and Data Support contract work; coordinating program reporting deliverables for MPCA leadership and legislative staff; serving as a Section liaison and subject matter expert with other agencies, stakeholders, and the public, including providing technical information to legislative committees and public forums; monitoring compliance of Section operations with State legal requirements; evaluating administrative policies and program outcomes and developing procedures for program improvement; supporting negotiations for personnel, financial, and technological resources; and performing other duties as required.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate administration of the Closed Landfill & Data Support Section.
Manage all fiscal and budgetary operations for the Section, including oversight of contractual activities and financial reporting systems.
Oversee and design the development of Section guidelines, procedures, standards, and data management practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness of program implementation.
Evaluate Section administrative policies and program outcomes and develop goals, measures, and procedures to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
Direct, lead, and coordinate the activities of consultants, project leaders, and other staff engaged in Section contract and program activities, including monitoring work products and performance and providing leadwork, where applicable.
Develop and lead training sessions for Section staff, contractors, and other stakeholders on program administration requirements and procedures.
Monitor compliance of Section operations with State legal requirements and applicable policies.
Review legislative proposals and bills affecting the Section and coordinate development of program reports and technical information for MPCA leadership, other agencies, and the Legislature.
Mentor, lead, and advise program staff in the implementation of land management strategies and responses to public land use interests at program closed landfills.
Support negotiations for personnel, financial, and technological resources for the Section.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of advanced professional experience with demonstrated ability to lead projects, including such activities as strategic planning, identifying skills and resources, identifying and measuring outcomes and implementing project plans (advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work).
AND
Demonstrated environmental leadership to understand and communicate principles of sound environmental science.
Ability to effectively plan and oversee implementation of multi-faceted, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Effective human relations skills and knowledge of community-based social, political and economic considerations sufficient to work with a variety of stakeholders and staff, and lead and facilitate communication with members of governmental and non-governmental groups on complex and potentially controversial issues.
Ability to influence, negotiate, motivate and achieve consensus among a diverse range of audiences, individuals and groups to achieve program objectives.
Technical writing, public presentation, computer and communications skills.
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 experience with project management and program planning.
Demonstrated knowledge of state contracting, grants, developing and managing budgets and state fiscal management policies and procedures.
Experience administering and overseeing professional services or technical service contracts.
Working knowledge of performance measurement tools, business operations and record management systems.
Experience working with government agencies, legislative processes, and diverse stakeholders, including preparing reports and presenting technical information to leadership and public audiences.
Experience with closed landfills, environmental remediation, or related environmental regulatory programs.
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.
