Environmental Specialist

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.

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.

OR

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

AND

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).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT 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 required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Thorough understanding of state and federal air monitoring regulations and the guiding principles and policies of air quality surveillance.

Ability to troubleshoot instrument problems to develop and direct corrective measures based upon the analysis of data and other electronic information generated by system components or diagnostic tools.

Strong writing skills to prepare written reports, technical memos, and standard operating procedures manuals as required by regulation.

Strong project planning and management skills to develop schedules, timetables, set priorities, and evaluate results.

Ability to review data and recognize abnormal patterns (diurnal and seasonal) and concentration ranges and develop corrective measures and to defend data quality and monitoring program elements.

Site operation involves lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 20 pounds on a daily basis and up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis in a field environment. While in the field the incumbent must be able to access stairs and or use ladders to access rooftops and or platforms, work outside year-round with exposure…