Quality Assurance Coordinator – Environmental Specialist

Working Title:

Quality Assurance Coordinator Job Class:
Environmental Specialist 4 Agency:
Pollution Control Agency

• Job : 91236

• Location :
  St. Paul

• Telework Eligible :
  Yes

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/14/2026

• Closing Date : 02/03/2026

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

• Division/Unit :
  Environmental Analysis & Outcomes / Environmental Data Quality Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift

• Days of Work :
  Monday – Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes

• Salary Range: $34.69 – $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 – $107,427 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status :
  Nonexempt

• Re-Posting :
  Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :
  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 administers and coordinates the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program for the statewide ambient air quality monitoring network and MPCA Air Laboratory. The coordinator directs activities to ensure compliance with all state and federal quality requirements that govern the collection, analysis and reporting of ambient air data to the USEPA for the purpose of demonstrating attainment with State and National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The coordinator administers and conducts data validation through the review of raw ambient air data, quality control records and statistical analyses. The coordinator is responsible for making final recommendations regarding data quality and the need for qualifiers before submittal to the USEPA. The coordinator leads and/or assists in the review and approval of Quality Management Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), Air Monitoring Network Plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for field and laboratory processes.

This position is dynamic, highly collaborative, and data‑driven. The coordinator works with quality assurance, air monitoring, laboratory, and data analysis staff to implement the ambient air network quality system and support an environment of continuous improvement.

Two (2) years of advanced professional‑level experience conducting environmental protection or pollution control activities with duties involving collection and/or validation of outdoor environmental data, laboratory data, and demonstrated experience working with Quality Assurance. (Advanced professional‑level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work).

All candidates must have:

• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior‑level professional work.
• Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.
• Possess a valid Driver’s license.

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.

Demonstrated work experience with:

• Developing and implementing quality assurance program plans (QAPPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data quality objectives (DQOs).
• Knowledge of State and Federal ambient air monitoring regulations.
• Ambient air sampling and analysis methods.
• Laboratory methods such as GC‑MS, UHPLC, and ICP‑MS.
• Statistical analysis of data.
• Ability to plan and coordinate quality assurance project plans.
• Critically review analytical or monitoring data and reports, make assessments, and provide…