Environmental Consultant - Closed Landfill Program Administrator

Responsibilities

Coordinate administration of the Closed Landfill & Data Support Section.

• Manage all fiscal and budgetary operations for the Section, including oversight of contractual activities and financial reporting systems.
• Oversee and design the development of Section guidelines, procedures, standards, and data management practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness of program implementation.
• Evaluate Section administrative policies and program outcomes and develop goals, measures, and procedures to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Direct, lead, and coordinate the activities of consultants, project leaders, and other staff engaged in Section contract and program activities, including monitoring work products and performance and providing leadwork, where applicable.
• Develop and lead training sessions for Section staff, contractors, and other stakeholders on program administration requirements and procedures.
• Monitor compliance of Section operations with State legal requirements and applicable policies.
• Review legislative proposals and bills affecting the Section and coordinate development of program reports and technical information for MPCA leadership, other agencies, and the Legislature.
• Mentor, lead, and advise program staff in the implementation of land management strategies and responses to public land use interests at program closed landfills.
• Support negotiations for personnel, financial, and technological resources for the Section.

• Three years of advanced professional experience with demonstrated ability to lead projects, including strategic planning, identifying skills and resources, measuring outcomes, and implementing project plans (equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work).
• Demonstrated environmental leadership to understand and communicate principles of sound environmental science.
• Ability to effectively plan and oversee implementation of multi‑faceted, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Effective human relations skills and knowledge of community‑based social, political and economic considerations, sufficient to work with a variety of stakeholders and staff, and to facilitate communication with governmental and non‑governmental groups on complex and potentially controversial issues.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, motivate and achieve consensus among a diverse range of audiences, individuals and groups to achieve program objectives.
• Technical writing, public presentation, computer and communications skills.

• Knowledge and experience with project management and program planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state contracting, grants, developing and managing budgets and state fiscal management policies and procedures.
• Experience administering and overseeing professional services or technical service contracts.
• Working knowledge of performance measurement tools, business operations and record management systems.
• Experience working with government agencies, legislative processes, and diverse stakeholders, including preparing reports and presenting technical information to leadership and public audiences.
• Experience with closed landfills, environmental remediation, or related environmental regulatory programs.

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.

Position duties may require travel, but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification where applicable

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