Air Project Management Unit Supervisor - Pollution Cont Spec Prin

Working Title: Air Project Management Unit Supervisor - Pollution Cont Spec Prin

Job Class: Pollution Control Specialist Principal

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 98221

• Location : Various*

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/30/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MMA

• Division/Unit : Air Project Management Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time

• Salary Range: $40.23 - $60.10 / hourly; $84,000 - $125,488 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

*Locations available in the following MPCA office locations: Duluth, St. Paul, Rochester

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.

This position exists to create and supervise a unit that will implement the rules for air toxics and cumulative impacts. The unit primarily consists of coordinators and project managers who will work with the rulemaking team to create the processes and documentation needed to implement the rules. The supervisor will ensure that projects run smoothly across divisions. The supervisor will also work closely with Industrial Division leaders, other Division leadership and the Commissioner’s office for clear communication and decision-making. Additionally, this position will engage and communicate with external groups including regulated parties and members of the community impacted by the implementation of these rules.

Minimum Qualifications

1. One year of supervisory experience in project management involving environmental protection/pollution control,

OR

1. Two years of advanced professional experience in project management involving environmental protection/pollution control. Examples for internal candidates – (Environmental Specialist 4, Planner Principal, Hydrologist 2, Engineer 2 Graduate, Research Scientist 2, or related classes).

OR

1. Three years of environmental experience performing work equivalent to an Environmental Specialist 3 level or senior level work involving project management, directing, designing AND developing criteria for permits, enforcement, negotiation, or environmental programs.

OR

1. Equivalent combination of the above.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory frameworks and their applicability to air permitting.

Knowledge of the structure, policies and procedures of local, state, and federal government.

Ability to quickly understand and guide the implementation of complex rules including the cumulative impacts and air toxics rulemakings.

Accomplished project management skills to guide and direct a number of complex cumulative impacts and air toxics projects while supporting staff and problem solving laterally and vertically to determine appropriate actions.

Accomplished leadership and management skills to effectively coach, train and lead staff in the use of problem solving and project management.

Communication/writing skills sufficient to clearly and tactfully communicate in a manner appropriated for the intended audience.

Experience in community engagement.

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

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 DLR 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.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification where applicable

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.