Working Title: Air Compliance Inspector

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 1 or 2

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 82434

• Location : Various*

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/10/2024

• Closing Date : 12/27/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Industrial Division / Air Compliance Unit 3

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Environmental Specialist 1 Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually

• Environmental Specialist 2 Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

• This posting will be used to fill four vacancies (2 ES 1 and 2 ES 2 positions) and may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Brainerd, 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 is located at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The position will perform compliance and enforcement duties for implementing the Air Quality Stationary Source Program within Environmental Justice areas in the Industrial Division. This position exists to conduct permitted air pollutant emission facility inspections, respond to complaints, and conduct appropriate follow-up enforcement action when violations are identified within Environmental Justice Areas. The incumbent analyzes compliance data collected by numerous methods for determination of compliance, and conducts appropriate follow-up with the regulated parties, including enforcement when needed within Environmental Justice Areas. This position will apply knowledge of state and federal rules and programs related to air quality rule, permit, and policy requirements, and lead and provide support for compliance and enforcement activities. The incumbent conducts investigations and evaluations relating to source air quality compliance, types and emissions rates of pollutants, and emission control technology, and related emission limits, standards, testing methods and operating requirements found in state and federal rules within Environmental Justice Areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental S p ecialist 1

A Bachelor's degree in environmental protection or related science field; OR Two years of environmental protection experience.

Environmental S p ecialist 2

A Bachelor's degree in environmental protection or related science field AND one year of professional environmental protection experience OR

Three years of environmental protection experience

AND also required at the Environmental Specialist 1 or 2 level:

Valid Class D Driver's License

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 state and federal regulatory framework and their applicability to air emission facilities.

Knowledge of state and federal regulatory framework and their applicability to air emission facilities.

Previous compliance and enforcement or related experience in a regulatory compliance position.

Understand industry processes and rules/regulations.

Effective in communicating to individuals or in large group settings.

Physical Requirements

The position may be requested to conduct site visits anywhere in the state and stay overnight at times. Some infrequent lifting of sampling equipment and working out in the field in adverse weather conditions. Ability to conduct inspections that involve climbing and/or stepping over obstacles.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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 driver's license record 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.