Environmental Specialist - Job ID 59504

The principal responsibilities of the position include managing petroleum release sites in the Petroleum Remediation Program (PRP). This involves ensuring that responsible parties and volunteers perform adequate investigations and cleanups of petroleum tank releases in order to protect human health and the environment, conducting enforcement as needed to ensure this occurs.

Bachelor’s degree in an environmental science field and 2 years of professional experience doing professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience that includes environmental investigations with an understanding of the principles of remediation, soil, groundwater, surface water and soil gas investigations

OR

Master’s degree and 1 year of professional experience doing professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience that includes environmental investigations with an understanding of the principles of remediation, soil, groundwater, surface water and soil gas investigations

OR

THREE years professional-level experience in professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience that includes environmental investigations with an understanding of the principles of remediation, soil, groundwater, surface water and soil gas investigations

All candidates must have

The ability to independently complete assignments in a timely manner; mentor and serve as a team member; and understand the economic and social impact of environmental

decisions.

Effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Sufficient planning/organization skills to perform senior-level professional work.

Customer Service experience.

Knowledge of the overall state and federal environmental regulatory framework related to environmental investigations and cleanup of contaminated properties.

Demonstrated ability to conclude projects.

Experience with public communications efforts on health or environmental

projects.

Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Commerce Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act and Petrofund Rule Underground & Aboveground Tanks Rules

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. The incumbent will be required to visit field sites that may have rough terrain.

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.

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.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! 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, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.