Working Title: Student Worker Para Prof

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

Job ID : 91322

Location : Detroit Lakes

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Limited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 02/02/2026

Closing Date : 02/23/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Watershed / Northwest Watershed Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes

Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

End Date : 06/30/2026

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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, located in the Northwest Watershed Unit, exists to perform water quality and flow monitoring assistance, data entry and assistance to Stressor Identification (SID) staff. Incumbent will provide technical support to professional staff working to assess the water quality and the stressors of lakes and streams. Broadly, the role of the students will be to assist professional staff in the work needed for flow monitoring, stressor identification and the Total Maximum Daily Load activities. The student may also work with local governmental and project personnel including citizen volunteers in the course of this work.

Minimum Qualifications

Post-secondary education student working on an environmental degree or related degree.

(To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.)

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

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

The student should have/be working towards a major in Biology, Hydrology, Limnology, Natural Resource Management or other environmental or biological science. Coursework in hydrology, environmental engineering limnology, water chemistry, watershed science and aquatic ecology is preferred. Experience acquired in field survey techniques and sampling methods beyond that of class work will be preferred.

Experience or training in statistics and good data entry skills.

Good communications, customer service, and writing skills are helpful.

Ability to work in a team setting and independently, as needed.

Physical Requirements

Be able to perform field work associated with monitoring projects. Frequently carry up to 40 lbs of equipment from vehicles to monitoring well sites. Should be capable of moderate physical exertion in summer heat and sun, and to walk on uneven terrain.

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.

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