Model Ordinance Coordinator - Planner Senior State

Model Ordinance Coordinator
- Planner Senior State

Job Class:
Planner Senior State

Agency:
Pollution Control Agency

Job

Location:

Various

Telework Eligible:
Yes

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Limited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/10/2026

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

Division/Unit: RMAD Env Educat&Outreach Unit

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Travel Required:

Yes
- Up to 10% of the time

Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

Classified Status:
Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

End Date: 06/30/2029

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations:
Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.

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 temporary unclassified and is anticipated to end in June 2029.

This position exists to support the Minnesota Green Step Cities Program by implementing a Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) grant funded project to develop model land use ordinances that improve local government's capacity for environmental, economic, and social resilience. Additionally, this position will conduct technical and policy research, work with and promote statewide environmental assistance programs, coordinate and facilitate training and events, and maintain communications with governments and related affected parties to increase voluntary environmental actions and outcomes throughout Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years professional experience in environmental project management sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines

OR

Bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in environmental project management sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines

AND

Advanced writing skills sufficient to communicate (often technically complex) rules and information in a clear and concise manner.

Accomplished in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to format long documents.

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 required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Minnesota Green Step Cities Program.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.

Experience working with local units of government, elected officials, and/or policy making.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish effective relationships with agency staff, interest groups and the general public.

Training or experience in conducting public comment and public hearing processes.

Analytical skills sufficient to be applied to a wide variety of assignments including policy planning and environmental regulation.

General knowledge of environmental sciences.

Formal training in planning, political science, systems thinking or process improvement.

Training or experience in creating accessible documents and meetings.

Adobe proficiency.

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…