Project Manager - Agricultural Advisor - Ag Chemicals

Project Manager - Agricultural Advisor - Ag Chemicals

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• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/13/2026.
• Date Posted: 01/07/2026
• Closing Date: 01/27/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Division/Unit:
  Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Incident Response Unit
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes - Up to 50% of the time
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework. Must be available for reasonable travel, including some overnight stays and weekend events. The role involves project management of the response to and cleanup of sites contaminated with agricultural chemicals using the authorities established under state and federal laws. Contaminated sites must be investigated and cleaned up to prevent adverse effects on public health, welfare, and the environment.

• Two (2) years of professional experience working on the environmental cleanup of contaminated sites. Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, chemistry, environmental science, soil science, water resources, public/environmental health, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, toxicology or related science may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• The ability to effectively represent MDA before a variety of groups relative to social, economic, and environmental issues.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good working skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and project management and environmental software.
• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

• An advanced degree in agronomy, chemistry, environmental science, soil science, water resources, public/environmental health, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, toxicology, or related science.
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Ground Water Protection Act, state and federal Superfund regulations, the Land Recycling Act, and an understanding of their interrelationships.
• Experience working with agricultural chemical environmental cleanup sites and Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act sites.
• Knowledge of state and federal pesticide and fertilizer laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and processes, and MDA enforcement procedures.
• Direct experience (including farming experience) or significant training in the use and management of pesticides or inorganic fertilizers in an agricultural setting.

This position requires occasional work in heavy dust, around agricultural chemicals, and entering buildings, warehouses, sales areas, and cultivated fields to conduct inspections and investigations. The incumbent must be able to drive up to five (5) hours a day if needed, assist with sampling of wells, collect soil samples, drive and hike to sampling locations, carry samples, and lift up to 50 pounds.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Driver’s License Check
• Conflict of…