State of Minnesota Hiring for Air Toxics Rule Maker and Risk Assessor – Environmental Research Scientist at Roseville, Minnesota Full Time

Working Title: Air Toxics Rule Maker and Risk Assessor – Environmental Research Scientist

Job Class: Environmental Research Scientist

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/01/2023

• Closing Date : 12/05/2023

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / Air Assessment

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday – Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.71 – $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 – $101,288 / annually

• Job Class Option : Air Dispersion Modeling

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Exempt – Professional

• Telework Eligible : Full-time telework eligible

• 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

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Job Summary

This position exists to provide expert engineering and technical decisions in the review, analysis, development and administration of statewide air quality protection regulations and programs. The principal engineer provides direction and technical advice to professional engineers and technical staff in the air program to ensure work conforms to the engineering standards and policies set forth by the Agency.

The incumbent will conduct engineering review including cost estimates, evaluation, analysis, and managing projects.

Additionally, this position conducts or participates in the development of special studies, investigations in assigned engineering area to determine current and long range needs and to recommend alternative courses of action in problem areas.

This position also will organize and lead multi-functional work teams and requires excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in environmental health, risk assessment, toxicology, or the natural sciences and two (2) years professional experience in analyzing environmental data, the fate and transport of environmental contaminants, applying risk assessment principles, the fundamentals of air toxics impacts, and developing conclusions and recommendations.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, risk assessment, toxicology, or the natural sciences and three (3) years of professional experience in analyzing environmental data, the fate and transport of environmental contaminants, applying risk assessment principles, the fundamentals of air toxics impacts, and developing conclusions and recommendations.

The incumbent must also have strong communication skills sufficient to educate staff of the new air toxics rules and provide technical leadership to staff teams made up of varied backgrounds. The incumbent must possess diverse technical knowledge, social skills, and leadership abilities.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data management and statistical analysis

Knowledge of and experience with database and data processing software such as SQL

Experience with statistical or scripting languages such as R or Python

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such as articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of wlaking 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.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.