Prevention and Assistance Section Manager Job ID 86665

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.

Job Summary

This position exists to manage the Prevention and Assistance Section, which contains a number of functions and activities including air water and land pollution prevention, planning assistance, financial assistance, technical assistance on waste,  safer and sustainable products, product stewardship,  market development and sustainable materials management. The position oversees project management, financial assistance mechanisms, timelines, process, technical issues, communication, continuous improvement projects and work with a diverse group of stakeholders. The Prevention and Assistance Section contains 5 units. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate the following qualifications:
A) Two years of experience  supervising environmental activities in one of the following program areas: Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up. Experience should include supervising staff; exercising fiscal control and/or preparing budgets; developing and implementing policies, procedures, criteria, and/or guidelines. Experience should be at the level of State classes Pollution Control Specialist Principal, Engineer Principal (supervisory) or equivalent; 
OR
B) Four years of advanced professional experience  in an environmental program in one of the following program areas:  Water Quality, Air Quality, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental clean-up.  
Experience should be at the level of Environmental Specialist 3/4, Hydrologist 2/3, Planner Principal State (Environmental), Engineer Senior, Engineering Specialist Senior, or equivalent. Experience must include demonstrated skill in the following areas: 1) plan/implement strategies; 2) interpret policy and regulations; 3) motivate and lead employees effectively; 4) work as a team member and leadership role in internal/external teams or work groups; 
OR
C) A combination of the above experience (A and B) determined to be equivalent. 
 

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of strategic planning processes.
Experience achieving environmental results in both regulatory and non-regulatory situations under challenging circumstances.
Experience working with and fostering diversity in the workplace.
Experience with supervising or managing environmental assistance programs.
Knowledge and ability to manage funds within the state’s financial systems, including the budget process and operations.
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes and tools.
Ability to:
Manage supervisors and staff effectively by setting a good example, providing frequent and regular communication on work priorities, responsibilities, and performance feedback.
Communicate effectively to all audiences, and to interpret complex policies and regulations and effectively communicate agency positions to project proposers, other governmental entities, and the public.
Collaborate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships between many levels within the and outside the agency, and in that context, plan/implement/and coordinate regulatory projects across organizational units.
Resolve controversial, sensitive, and complex issues.  
Skilled in:
Integrating and coordinating multiple activities and/or teams.

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 

Come join a dynamic team whose 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 disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.