Air Toxics Compliance Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 4

Working Title: Air Toxics Compliance Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 4

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 98288

• Location : Various*

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/09/2026

• Closing Date : 11/23/2026

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

• Division/Unit : IND Air Compliance Unit 2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 15% of the time

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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: St. Paul, Duluth or 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 coordinate the technical aspects of MPCA’s efforts implementing the air toxics (AT) reporting, air AT regulatory and cumulative impacts (CI) rules. The incumbent will develop compliance and enforcement programs based on these rules. They will provide input to and oversight of Agency staff assessing the regulatory standards and determining compliance. The position will collaborate with other Air staff to ensure the programs and processes developed from the rules are executed efficiently and effectively. The incumbent will determine needs such as technology services, SOPs, and guidance documents and see to their establishment. They will serve as a technical expert to Agency staff, as well as provide guidance, training and outreach to affected facilities and the public. Upon adoption, the position will oversee the compliance programs created by coordinating and conducting inspections/evaluations, tracking outcomes, and conducting enforcement actions.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental protection or other closely related science field and two years advanced professional experience determining compliance with environmental regulations and preparing, issuing, and oversight of enforcement actions and/or experience issuing permits (Advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work).

Candidates must be skilled in communicating, negotiating and collaborating with stakeholders who have varying ways of contributing to project outcomes. Communication skills must be sufficient to present information and results concerning environmental and public health risks.

Candidates must have effective planning and project management skills and the ability to make environmental risk decisions based on data.

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OTP extensions.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the require employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced compliance and enforcement experience in a regulatory compliance position resulting in understanding of State and federal administrative procedures for enforcement activities including Administrative Orders, Administrative Penalty Orders, etc. and litigation processes.

Knowledge of state and federal regulatory framework including strong knowledge of the draft air toxics and cumulative impacts rule language and implications for air emissions facilities.

Understanding of Environmental Justice principles including relationship with cumulative impacts. Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills including conflict resolution experience.

Appreciation for consistency as well as independent decision making.

Willingness to collaborate on projects to accomplish shared vision with other sections, division, and functions.

Experience with program development and implementation including creation of standard operating procedures, training, and assessing outcomes for continuous improvement.

Ability to question, in written and verbal formats, regulated parities to better understand the reasons behind reported risk values, deviations and noncompliance issues and maintain an accurate and complete record of the inquiry.

Works effectively with people representing a broad spectrum of positions in business, government, and environmental groups. Ability to tailor a message and communication based on audience.

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.