ER Technical Assistance Administrator - State Prog Admin Sr

Working Title: ER Technical Assistance Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job : 91004
• Location: Various
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/23/2025
• Closing Date: 01/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control‑MAPE
• Division/Unit: Environmental Quality Board Unit
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations:
St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, 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 carries out the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board’s authorities and oversight of the state’s Environmental Review (ER) Program and to gather program data. The primary role of this position is to
1) provide technical assistance on environmental review to responsible government units, project proposers, residents of Minnesota and petitioners, and others;
2) support implementation of online services including the EQB Monitor submittal services and Environmental Review Projects Database;
3) gather data to fulfill the program’s data management plan and support program evaluation.

As part of the ER staff team, the person in this position will develop expertise in ER policies and rules. They have a core responsibility of providing technical assistance and providing support to practitioners through understanding applicable statutes and rules. In addition, they will help ensure effective ongoing implementation of the online submittal services and the production of the weekly EQB Monitor.

The incumbent will work with other ER program staff and the Executive Director to implement assigned projects – such as providing training and programmatic guidance, changes, and updates – that may include extensive teamwork and engagement with partners (State, Tribal, and local governments) and stakeholders.

Three (3) years of professional‑level experience in leading or administering programs or projects in environmental regulation, assistance, management, or analysis; natural resources; land‑use; urban/regional planning, or other related areas. A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Policy / Public Administration, Urban & Regional Planning (or Community/Regional Planning) or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.

AND

• Knowledge of the environmental sciences and/or federal, state, and local environmental programs gained by education or experience.
• Ability to understand the requirements of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Environmental Review Program.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and organizing materials.
• Strong customer service skills to respond to questions from external parties and the ability to provide them with working knowledge of the state's environmental review process.
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing sufficient to develop Environmental Review Program guidance and educational materials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.

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…