Duluth Air Monitoring Specialist - Environmental Specialist

Position: Duluth Air Monitoring Specialist - Environmental Specialist 3
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* Working Title:

Duluth Air Monitoring Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Environmental Specialist 3*
* ** Agency:
Pollution Control Agency*
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** Job ** : 97143

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** Location** :
Duluth

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/23/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/13/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / Air Monitoring Unit

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes

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** Salary Range:**  $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** 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 is the Duluth Regional Office air quality and acid rain monitoring specialist. This position exists to ensure network operations in Duluth and Northern Minnesota comply with program requirements so the resulting data is valid to demonstrate compliance with State and National Ambient Air Quality Standards, acid rain standards, health benchmarks, and to publish the Air Quality Index to protect public health.

The specialist acts as the liaison to several network partners including Minnesota Tribes, state and federal agencies, academia and the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, environmental learning centers, and private citizens. The specialist assists in the development and implementation of monitoring strategies based upon regional expertise. As the regional air monitoring expert, the specialist responds to request for information and represents the Agency at public meetings, Tribal forums, and educational events.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in an environmental protection or related science, including chemistry, environmental science or biology, and two (2) years of professional-level environmental protection experience or pollution control experience. Experience must include data quality, data management and the use of analytical tools.

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Three (3) years of professional-level environmental experience as described above.

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Ability to manage multiple projects.

Understanding of the environmental regulatory process and state and federal rules and permits.

Understanding regulatory applicability and effectiveness related to air toxics, emissions reporting, and enforce ability.

Critically review, assemble, document, and summarize information and data; communicate data results, independently complete assignments in a timely manner; and mentor and serve as a team member.

Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, customer service skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.

Demonstrated strong technical writing skills.

Basic computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel and exposure to PowerPoint.

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

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