Job Description

Working Title: Environmental Specialist

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 1

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 90534

• Location : Brainerd

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/02/2025

• Closing Date : 12/22/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Watershed / West Feedlot Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / 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 ( : Yes

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 carry out permitting, inspection, and compliance/enforcement activities for the MPCA's Feedlot Program. The incumbent will review and issue feedlot permits; inspect feedlots to determine compliance with permits and regulations; develop appropriate responses to non-compliance, including formal enforcement actions; educate and assist feedlot owners and their consultants on feedlot requirements; and support delegated county feedlot officers with guidance and training.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental protection, or closely related field

OR

Two (2) years of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience

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

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. 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. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to effectively represent the MPCA before a variety of groups relative to social, economic, and environmental issues.

Experience in performing compliance inspections and enforcement actions.

Knowledge of state and federal regulatory framework, including knowledge of feedlot rules and regulations.

Ability to understand complex feedlot industry processes and rules/regulations.

Effectively communicate to individuals or in large group settings.

Experience with animal-producer groups or individual feedlot producers.

Knowledge of land application of manure and nutrient management.

Physical Requirements

This position conducts field work in challenging environments across Minnesota. Moderate to heavy physical exertion is necessary in a variety of outdoor weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must be able to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 pounds over rough terrain on land.

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.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification where applicable

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.

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