Student Worker Para Prof

Working Title:
Student Worker Para Prof

Job Class:
Student Worker Para Professional

Agency:
Pollution Control Agency

• Job : 91066
• Location :
  Various
• Telework Eligible :
  No
• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary :
  Limited
• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 01/07/2026
• Closing Date : 01/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-Insuff Wk Tm
• Division/Unit :
  Watershed / SW Watershed Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required :
  Yes
• Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly; $37,249 - $43,618 / annually
• Classified Status :
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
• End Date : 08/29/2026
• FLSA Status :
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  No

This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations:
Rochester 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, located in the Southwest Watershed Unit, provides technical support in the collection and analysis of water quality and flow data across southern Minnesota. The incumbent assists Stressor Identification and flow monitoring staff with field sampling, data entry, and preparation to facilitate efficient, accurate, and safe monitoring efforts. Through these activities, the role helps inform environmental protection decisions and supports compliance with MPCA standards and policies.

Post-secondary education student working on an environmental degree or related degree.

(To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program.

If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.

You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.)

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.

Course work in either Hydrology, Geology, or Environmental Science.

Familiarity with groundwater sampling techniques or water chemistry analysis.

Experience or training in statistics and good data entry skills.

Good communications and writing skills are helpful.

Ability to work in a team setting.

Be able to perform field work associated with monitoring projects. Frequently carry up to 40 lbs of equipment from vehicles to monitoring well sites. Should be capable of moderate physical exertion in summer heat and sun.

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…