**Working Title: Prevention and Assistance Section Manager - Pollution Cont Program Admi** **Job Class: Pollution Control Program Administrator** **Agency: Pollution Control Agency** + **Job ID** : 86665 + **Location** : Various + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/11/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/012025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : RMAD Division Managers + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $45.03 - $64.69 / hourly; $94,022 - $135,072 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes ****Locations available in the following MPCA office locations: Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, telework**** **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 manage the Prevention and Assistance Section, which contains a number of functions and activities including air water and land pollution prevention, planning assistance, financial assistance, technical assistance on waste, safer and sustainable products, product stewardship, market development and sustainable materials management. The position oversees project management, financial assistance mechanisms, timelines, process, technical issues, communication, continuous improvement projects and work with a diverse group of stakeholders. The Prevention and Assistance Section contains 5 units. **Minimum Qualifications** Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications: A) Two years of experience supervising environmental activities in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should include supervising staff; exercising fiscal control and/or preparing budgets; developing and implementing policies, procedures, criteria, and/or guidelines. Experience should be at the level of State classes Pollution Control Specialist Principal, Engineer Principal (supervisory) or equivalent; OR B) Four years of advanced professional experience in an environmental program in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should be at the level of Environmental Specialist 3/4, Hydrologist 2/3, Planner Principal State (Environmental), Engineer Senior, Engineering Specialist Senior, or equivalent. Experience must include demonstrated skill in the following areas: 1) plan/implement strategies; 2) interpret policy and regulations; 3) motivate and lead employees effectively; 4) work as a team member and leadership role in internal/external teams or work groups; OR C) A combination of the above experience (A and B) determined to be equivalent. **Preferred Qualifications** Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning processes. Experience achieving environmental results in both regulatory and non-regulatory situations under challenging circumstances. Experience working with and fostering diversity in the workplace. Experience with supervising or managing environmental assistance programs. Knowledge and ability to manage funds within the state’s financial systems, including the budget process and operations. Knowledge of continuous improvement processes and tools. Ability to: Manage supervisors and staff effectively by setting a good example, providing frequent and regular communication on work priorities, responsibilities, and performance feedback. Communicate effectively to all audiences, and to interpret complex policies and regulations and effectively communicate agency positions to project proposers, other governmental entities, and the public. Collaborate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships between many levels within the and outside the agency, and in that context, plan/implement/and coordinate regulatory projects across organizational units. Resolve controversial, sensitive, and complex issues. Skilled in: Integrating and coordinating multiple activities and/or teams. **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. 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.