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Working Title: Solid Waste Permitting Engineer - Engineer 2 Graduate

Job Class: Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 83408

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/24/2025

• Closing Date : 02/06/2025

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

• Division/Unit : RMAD PSM SolidWastePermitUnit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% of the time

• Salary Range: $29.92 - $44.11 / hourly; $62,472 - $92,101 / 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 review of solid waste facility permit applications and develop permit conditions for those facilities and determine permit requirement changes based on risks associated with potential PFAS releases. A Graduate Engineer II performs various technical and policy related duties for the Solid Waste Program and will be the lead engineer to keep up-to-date with technology related to treatment and management of landfill leachate for PFAS and other contaminants. The position will work with internal and external parties on addressing policy and planning issues related to solid waste and on next steps and priorities for implementing MPCA’s PFAS Monitoring Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or similar engineering field with an environmental emphasis from an accredited engineering college AND 18 months of engineering experience.

Good communication and writing skills, effective human relations skills to work with clientele and staff; problem solving skills for resolving technical matters; ability to bring projects to conclusion.

Capable of gaining competency in environmental regulatory processes and procedures.

Basic computer skills, proficient in WORD and familiar with EXCEL and PowerPoint.

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

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

Knowledge of engineering principals associated with solid waste landfill design, collection and treatment of landfill leachate, stormwater management at landfills, composting and demolition landfills.

Ability to coordinate with others to accomplish program goals.

Ability to track project status and perform project management.

Familiarity with fate and transport of PFAS in the environment.

Knowledge of state and federal statutes and rules related to landfill design and operation.

Computer skills sufficient to use and learn databases and the HELP Computer Model.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with representatives of government agencies and the public.

Physical Requirements

The position will inspect landfill and other solid waste facility construction, to evaluate conformance with design and specifications and accepted engineering and construction practices. Ability to independently work in the field, conduct inspections/investigations in adverse weather conditions and in a variety of settings at solid waste facilities. Must have the ability to conduct inspections that may involve climbing and/or stepping over obstacles.

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.

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.