**Working Title: Environmental Specialist - Environmental Specialist 3** **Job Class: Environmental Specialist 3** **Agency: Pollution Control Agency** + **Job ID** : 92099 + **Location** : Various + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/12/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/25/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : REM VOLUNTARY INV CLEANUP UNIT + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 fills a combined project manager/technical review role for the VIC Program. The incumbent will provide technical oversight related to environmental investigation and cleanup activities to manage risk to human health and the environment in support of property transfers and redevelopment projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: + Technical review of environmental reports to evaluate the extent and magnitude of soil, groundwater, surface water, and soil vapor contamination + Establish appropriate cleanup goals based on proposed property use and proper application of risk-based screening values + Evaluate proposed response actions to ensure risk to human health and the environment will be appropriately managed + Evaluate implemented response actions to ensure that cleanup objectives were met + Provide proactive guidance to program applicants and their representatives regarding technical requirements and Brownfield Program policies related to requested assurance letters + Monitor progress of environmental investigation/cleanup activities at assigned sites and follow up as needed to keep projects on track. + Draft technical assistance letters, assurance letters, and other project-related correspondence + Perform community outreach and engagement (COE) as needed for projects, in consultation with COE staff. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in environmental science (i.e. Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Soil Science etc.) or other closely related environmental field **and** two years of professional-level environmental assessment experience. OR Three years of professional-level environmental assessment experience. AND the ability to: Independently complete assignments in a timely manner. Establish and maintain good working relationships with external and internal business partners. 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 or experience with the process of environmental due diligence as it pertains to the buying and selling of potentially contaminated properties. Demonstrated ability to bring projects to a successful conclusion in a timely manner. Ability to make reasoned environmental decisions based on limited data. Effective problem-solving skills for resolving technical issues, using high attention to detail to support the path forward. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. **Physical Requirements** Job 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** Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle. It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + Conflict of Interest Review + Criminal History Check + Education Verification + Employment Reference / Records Check + License / Certification Verification where applicable AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.