Pollution Control Spec Prin - Special Materials Compliance and Enforcement Unit Supervisor

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* Working Title:

Pollution Control Spec Prin - Special Materials Compliance and Enforcement Unit Supervisor*
* ** Job Class:
Pollution Control Specialist Principal*
* ** Agency:
Pollution Control Agency*
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** Job ** : 95241

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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** : 07/09/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/29/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** : RMAD Solid Waste Section

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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** :
Yes - Up to 10% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $40.23 - $60.10 / hourly; $84,000 - $125,488 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

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

** 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 may be located at one of the MPCA office locations:
Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.

This position provides unit supervision, technical and administrative management, and guidance to staff in the Special Materials Compliance and Enforcement Unit. This position provides leadership and coordination for compliance & enforcement (C&E) as well as education and outreach for various contaminants of concern and consumer products. The position ensures that relevant program procedures are effectively and efficiently administered in accordance with established technical standards, and that work is completed in an effective and timely manner.

This position determines the current and long-range needs and manages staff effectively to meet goals. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to support and assist the Section Manager in meeting the sections and division's goals and objectives. The incumbent is expected to be an active and positive member of the agency's Leadership Team as well as the Enforcement Lateral Team.

All MPCA Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop competency themes from the Leader Competency Model () .

** Minimum Qualifications*
* 1) One year of supervisory experience in environmental protection/pollution control,

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2) Two years of advanced professional experience in environmental protection/pollution control. Examples for internal candidates - (Environmental Specialist 4, Planner Principal, Hydrologist 2, Engineer 2 Graduate, Research Scientist 2, or related classes).

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3) Three years of environmental experience performing work equivalent to an Environmental Specialist 3 level or senior level work directing, designing AND developing criteria for permits, enforcement, negotiation, or environmental programs.

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4) Equivalent combination of the above

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 OTP 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 require employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory frameworks and their applicability to compliance and enforcement and environmental projects.

Knowledge of the structure, policies and procedures of local, state, and federal government.

Accomplished project management skills to guide and direct complex compliance and enforcement projects while supporting staff and problem solving laterally and vertically to determine appropriate actions.

Accomplished leadership and management skills to effectively coach, train and lead peers in the use of problem solving and project management.

Ability to plan and lead education and outreach efforts

Communication/writing skills sufficient to clearly and tactfully communicate in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.

** Physical Requirements*
* 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.

** Additional Requirements*
* A driver's license is an essential function of this position. This requires…