Seasonal Environmental Health Technician - Sustainability, Healthy Homes & Environment

Position Description

The Seasonal Environmental Health Technicians with the Sustainability, Healthy Homes & Environment division support enforcement of the City’s Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance and applicable State and Federal statutes. On-the-job training is provided in techniques and procedures essential to conducting environmental health and safety inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities. This position works under the direction of Environmental Inspectors that benefit the Minneapolis Health Department in the Environmental Services areas such as Soil Erosion, Water Quality, safe Storm Water maintenance and pollution control.

An ideal candidate has good interpersonal communications skills and can work effectively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. The candidate has the ability and desire to work collaboratively across the department and the community to build support for and foster a shared understanding of the critical importance of equity to achieve community health and well‑being. Fluency in or familiarity with languages and cultures of people who speak Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Oromo or Amharic is highly desirable.

Additionally, the candidate has lived or professional experience with immigrant communities, communities of color and other marginalized communities.

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Assist Inspectors on field investigations for problems relevant to the assigned area such as noise, air quality, water quality, soil pollution, soil erosion, and emergencies.
• Assist inspectors with inspections and in developing and issuing written orders that address non-compliance with city ordinance.
• Recommend permit denials, revocations, or administrative fines to the Supervisor or Inspectors.
• Issue advisory letters, Order to Correct letters, and citations.
• Assist in executing and managing environmental initiative work.
• Assist in the work of/with stakeholders on area assigned issues, including businesses and neighborhood groups; attend and make presentations at meetings, prepare letters and update website information.
• Perform studies that analyze objective data regarding the area assigned and generate reports.
• Create maps of the location of identified issues.
• Represent the Health Department to the public and to outside organizations.

Office and field environment.

High School diploma or equivalent.

No experience required. Prior experience working on projects relating to environmental health issues is desired.

Valid MN Driver's License and a clean driving record at time of hire.

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess.

Background check, drug and alcohol testing, union representation and other specified statements are omitted for brevity.

• Good interpersonal communication skills, including written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new computer software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to work in environmental, sustainability, energy, or construction-related field.
• Ability to learn to interpret applicable codes, ordinances and regulations relevant to the specific work area.
• Fluency in or familiarity with Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Oromo, or Amharic is highly desirable.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose‑serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.