[ES_JOBS_NET] Adaptation Climate Change Coordinator, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Fri May 31 10:40:44 MDT 2019

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Job Class: Environmental Consultant

Working Title: Adaptation Climate Change Coordinator

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and eligible MPCA employee
interest bids (permanent, classified MPCA employee in the same job class).
Eligible bidders should apply through self-service AND confirm their
interest bid by emailing patty.atchison at state.mn.us
<mailto:patty.atchison at state.mn.us>  by 06/03/2019.

Date Posted: 05/28/2019

Closing Date: 06/17/2019

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency/MAPE

Division/Unit: Resource Management and Assistance Division/Comm & Business
Asst Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours: Full Time/Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes - 5% Approximately

Salary Range: $29.18 - $43.28/hourly; $60,928 - $90,369/annually

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214-Professional/MAPE

Classified Status: Classified

Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

FLSA Status: Professional-Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary

The position is located within the Resource Management and Assistance
Division, Sustainability and Environmental Assistance Section at the MPCA.
Responsibilities include developing, coordinating and leading implementation
of climate change adaptation, resilience, and sustainability plans and
programs in Minnesota state government. Work includes responsibility for
coordinating planning efforts among various agency programs and for relating
and integrating planning programs carried on in the state in the area of
climate adaptation and working with local governments in promoting
sustainable, community-based solutions to environmental problems. The
position will be conducting technical and policy research, writing grant
applications and administering grants, coordinating training events, as
assigned, and maintaining communications with other state and federal
agencies and departments, and affected local governments and other affected
parties, to promote climate change adaptation activities in Minnesota.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of advanced professional experience with demonstrated ability to
lead projects, including such activities as strategic planning, identifying
skills and resources, identifying and measuring outcomes and implementing
project plans (advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to
Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work);

Demonstrated environmental leadership to understand and communicate
principles of sound environmental science;

Ability to work with the specific interests involved in environmental issues
and policies and broad view of state, national and global environmental
problems and solutions;

Effective human relations skills and knowledge of community-based social,
political and economic considerations sufficient to work with a variety of
stakeholders and staff, and lead and facilitate communication with members
of governmental and non-governmental groups on complex and potentially
controversial issues;

Ability to influence, negotiate, motivate and achieve consensus among a
diverse range of audiences, individuals and groups to achieve program
objectives and;

Technical writing, public presentation, computer and communications skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

Technical writing, public Bachelor's degree or greater in conservation or
natural resource planning, biology, hydrology, water resources, natural
resources or related ecological or environmental science area.

Knowledge of strategic planning and plan implementation, community-based
ecosystem, natural resource and/or water resource management and watershed
management principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of contracting, grants, developing and managing
budgets and fiscal management policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of performance measurement tools, business operations and
record management systems. 

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders,
ledgers, and small office 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

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.

Application Details

Why Work For Us

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We
work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels
of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution,
conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a
disproportionate impact on any groups of people.

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including
low-cost medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short-
and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, a retirement
plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11
paid holidays each year. We emphasize work-life balance, and strive to have
an inclusive workplace for everyone.

How to Apply

To apply and for additional information about the application process go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Patty Atchison at
patty.atchison at state.mn.us <mailto:patty.atchison at state.mn.us> 

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