Sustainability Program Specialist / State Program Administrator Senior

Working Title: Sustainability Program Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 97240

• Location : Vadnais Heights

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/24/2026

• Closing Date : 10/07/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Facilities Program

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:30am - 4:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 20%

• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Facilities Management team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Sustainability Program Specialist. DCT is looking to incorporate more sustainable practices, increase renewable energy portfolios, and to generally make more thoughtful choices around its operations that could impact the natural environment.

The Sustainability Program Specialist will assist in coordinating the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) sustainability program for all department occupied facilities, owned, and leased. Increasing the sustainability of state government agency operations is a priority for the State of Minnesota. This position will be coordinating these efforts at a statewide enterprise level to ensure DCT is making progress towards meeting the state’s sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, direct, organize, and manage a coordinated sustainability program for owned and leased occupied space and operations.

• Maintain and monitor statewide, enterprise reporting systems

• Coordinate with the DCT Energy Manager and Physical Plant Director to prepare and submit budget recommendations for DCT Administration, which reflect the priorities, objectives, procedures and time frames of the Governor, Department of Finance, Direct Care and Treatment, and the Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year.

Two (2) years of experience coordinating sustainability program management in facilities management, construction and/or operations. Experience must demonstrate all the following:

• Applying project management principles, methods and techniques including planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, assessing, and/or evaluating project activities.

• Coordinating and/or assisting with program or project budgets and procurement activities.

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance projects or initiatives.

• Experience with computer systems and software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Excel, to create, maintain, and analyze documents, presentations, reports and spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, project management, or a related field.

• Three or more years of progressive management experience in sustainability and operations.

• Experience in sustainability efforts pertaining to construction and operations.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.