Environmental Consultant - Closed Landfill Program Administrator

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* Working Title:

Environmental Consultant - Closed Landfill Program Administrator*
* ** Job Class:
Environmental Consultant*
* ** Agency:
Pollution Control Agency*
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** Job ** : 94627

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** Location** :
Various

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/05/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/18/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : REM CLOSED LANDFILLS & DATASUP

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

* This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations:
Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, 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 exists to perform, under the direction of the Section Manager, the duties of coordinating administration of the MPCA's Closed Landfill & Data Support Section. The Section consists of the Closed Landfills Program Units (CLPU) and the Data Support Unit (DSU), which provide oversight of closed landfill response actions and program data management activities. The incumbent will assist the Section Manager in establishing Section goals and objectives;

coordinating and managing fiscal and budgetary operations for the Section; overseeing financial tracking, reporting systems, and contract administration; directing the activities of consultants and staff as they relate to Closed Landfill and Data Support contract work; coordinating program reporting deliverables for MPCA leadership and legislative staff; serving as a Section liaison and subject matter expert with other agencies, stakeholders, and the public, including providing technical information to legislative committees and public forums;

monitoring compliance of Section operations with State legal requirements; evaluating administrative policies and program outcomes and developing procedures for program improvement; supporting negotiations for personnel, financial, and technological resources; and performing other duties as required.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinate administration of the Closed Landfill & Data Support Section.

1. Manage all fiscal and budgetary operations for the Section, including oversight of contractual activities and financial reporting systems.

2. Oversee and design the development of Section guidelines, procedures, standards, and data management practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness of program implementation.

3. Evaluate Section administrative policies and program outcomes and develop goals, measures, and procedures to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

4. 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.

5. Develop and lead training sessions for Section staff, contractors, and other stakeholders on program administration requirements and procedures.

6. Monitor compliance of Section operations with State legal requirements and applicable policies.

7. 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.

8. Mentor, lead, and advise program staff in the implementation of land management strategies and responses to public land use interests at program closed landfills.

9. Support negotiations for personnel, financial, and technological resources for the Section.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Three years of advanced professional experience with demonstrated ability to lead projects, including such activities as strategic planning, identifying skills and resources, identifying and measuring outcomes and implementing project plans (advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work).

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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…