Municipal Wastewater Supervisor

As a Municipal Wastewater Unit Supervisor at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will perform duties associated with supervising staff implementing water quality rules and regulations appliable to municipal wastewater treatment systems located in central Minnesota. These duties include but are not limited to: administration of the unit including hiring, developing training plans, resolving staff personnel issues, establishing and evaluating performance;

directing the work of staff trained in a variety of technical disciplines including prioritizing tasks, problem solving, and providing guidance; collaboration with other Section and Program leadership on shared processes; and identifying, evaluating, and implementing process efficiencies.

The position is responsible for oversight of all municipal wastewater regulatory work in the Central Region, including engineer reviews, permitting, and compliance and enforcement. Additionally, this position currently serves as the Wastewater Section leadership subject matter expert on impaired waters, water quality trading, wastewater permitting, and supporting Water Quality Standard (WQS) rule making and implementation in permits.

This position maintains collaborative and collegial relationships with other agency leaders and state and federal agency partners.

A) One (1) year of supervisory experience in environmental protection/pollution control.

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

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

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D) Equivalent combination of the above.

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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.

• Strong working knowledge of domestic wastewater treatment systems and applicable federal and state water quality regulatory frameworks and policies.
• Experience performing water quality compliance and enforcement duties, State Disposal System (SDS)/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting duties, or related wastewater regulatory duties.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate and support the work of the unit as well as concurrently managing and addressing issues that arise on Agency projects and processes of considerable technical complexity and controversy by using project management and problem-solving skills.
• Accomplished leadership and management skills to build strong teams, effectively lead staff, motivating staff to perform their best work, establishing and utilizing measurable performance expectations that are in alignment with the organization’s policies and strategic goals.
• Demonstrated communication and human relations skills to adeptly communicate verbally and in writing, deliver presentations, and build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external parties.

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.

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 driver’s license record check. Requires…