Wastewater Compliance & Enforcement
Job Summary
This position is located within the Water Compliance and Enforcement Unit at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This position will perform compliance and enforcement duties for implementing the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) in the Industrial Stormwater Program. The position involves the evaluation of the compliance status of assigned facilities with their NPDES/SDS permit and with applicable state statutes and rules including unpermitted activities, to determine and initiate appropriate enforcement action if applicable, to negotiate settlements as part of a team, to investigate and follow-up on water quality complaints, to act as a case manager for assigned enforcement cases, to review permits for enforceable conditions, and to participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in an environmental protection or related science area OR Two (2) years of professional-level environmental protection experience.
-Ability to manage multiple projects.
-Ability to gain understanding of the environmental regulator process and state and federal rules.
-Basic computer skills with proficiency in Word and exposure to Excel and PowerPoint.
-Good communication and human relations skills to interact effectively with stakeholders and team members
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in performing compliance inspections and elevated enforcement actions.
-Knowledge of state and federal regulatory framework and their applicability to NPDES permittees.
-Previous compliance and enforcement or related experience in a regulatory compliance position.
-Experience performing water compliance and enforcement work.
-Ability to understand complex industry processes and rules/regulations.
-Work effectively with people representing a broad spectrum of positions in business, government, and environmental groups.
Physical Requirements
-Some infrequent lifting of sampling equipment and working out in the field in adverse weather conditions. Ability to conduct inspections at facilities which may involve climbing and/or stepping over obstacles.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- 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 driver's license record 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. Indicate required background checks or screening requirements.
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 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.