Remediation Project Coordinator Job ID 77271

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Job Summary

This position exists to perform comprehensive, senior-level project management and direction of sites in the Superfund family of programs (State/Federal Superfund, Site Assessment, Dry-Cleaner fund, RCRA Corrective Action), including both State Fund-financed projects and Responsible Party (RP)-led projects. The primary work function of this senior-level project manager position is directing and managing environmental investigations to decide if remediation/cleanup actions or building mitigation are needed. In cases that progress beyond the investigation stage, this position manages and directs the selection of specific environmental remediation/cleanup or building actions, and ultimately the completion of the needed additional work such that public health and environmental risk are effectively managed and/or mitigated.

The Superfund process is used to evaluate potential releases of hazardous substance that may pose a threat to human health or the environment, and also to respond to contamination that has been identified. The process is guided by criteria established under State and Federal Superfund law. Senior-level project managers are responsible for "cradle to grave" management and decision making at projects under guidance and direction of program and Agency leadership. The MPCA Superfund Program is charged with responding to several emerging environmental issues and as such is a fast paced and high workload environment.

This position will be responsible for conducting responsible party (RP) searches and RP determinations, with the potential of enforcement actions and negotiations with the identified RPs in order to ensure compliance with site investigation and cleanup requirements. Enforcement actions may include issuance of Agency enforcement documents such as Requests for Information, Requests for Response Actions, Commissioner Notice Letters, Determinations of Inadequate Response; and ultimately preparation of a recommendation to list sites on the State's Permanent List of Priorities (State Superfund List).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Soil Science, or other closely related environmental field and two years of advanced professional-level experience remediating contaminated properties. (Advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist 3 level work.) 

Experience must include:

·        Senior-level management of environmental investigations, including writing of work plans and cost proposals; review of written submittals; evaluation of analytical data; solicitation of bids from contractors and completion of contracting documents; budgeting; invoicing; and communications with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

·        Understanding of and the ability to determine if remediation/cleanup actions or building mitigation are needed based on applicable State and Federal Guidance.

·        Demonstrated experience scoping, collecting, and reviewing soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas/vapor intrusion, and indoor air sampling data and investigations.

Candidates must be skilled in public speaking, communicating, negotiating, and collaborating with stakeholders who have varying ways of contributing to project outcomes. Communication skills must be sufficient to present information and results concerning environmental and health-related risks to non-technical, public audiences.

Candidates must have effective planning and project management skills, and the ability to make sound human health and environmental risk decisions based on data.

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

Understanding of the principles of environmental investigations and remediation/cleanup of contaminated properties, including remediation and mitigation methods/technologies.

Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory laws, rules, regulations and standards related to environmental investigations and remediation/cleanup of contaminated properties, including CERCLA, MERLA, and RCRA Corrective Action.

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, and advanced planning/organization skills to prioritize and perform senior-level project management work.

Knowledge of and experience with the investigation and remediation/cleanup of releases of various non-petroleum contaminants including contaminants of emerging concern (CEC), such as PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane.

Demonstrated ability to manage, communicate, and resolve potentially contentious and controversial environmental issues.

Demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing the various activities and phases necessary to move investigations/responses through the Superfund process.

Ability to manage contractors and project budgets.

Advanced technical writing skills.

Proficiency with GIS and/or other advanced mapping/modeling applications.

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.

About Pollution Control Agency 

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 polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions