County Feedlot Program Development Lead - Job ID 86615

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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.

Job Summary

This position serves as MPCA’s Delegated County Feedlot Program (County Program) Administrator. Assigned duties will include developing policies and procedures to ensure the County Program complies with all legislative requirements. Coordinating the review and approval of county work plans, performing in-depth, on-site assessments of County Programs, managing the County Program grant/contract, and developing recommendations for improvements to the County Program. This position will coordinate the preparation of County Program reports mandated by the Minnesota legislature and lead the development and implementation of the MPCA/CFO online training program to help ensure MPCA feedlot staff and CFOs possess the required knowledge of rules and regulations governing Minnesota’s Feedlot Program. This position also serves as the coordinator with MNIT for managing the Delegated Counties systems used to access the MPCA’s database. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of advanced professional-level experience conducting environmental protection or pollution control experience in environmental permitting compliance and enforcement or project management. (Advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work). Experience must include one year in the area of Feedlots.

All candidates must have:                     

Advanced professional-level expertise of state requirements related to the feedlot program, especially the delegated county feedlot program, requirements related to grants management, business operations, agency program delivery systems, records management and system components, and knowledge of tools used for data analysis and statistics and their applications. This environmental science knowledge must be balanced with an understanding of social, political, and economic considerations.

Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work.

Advanced technical and administrative writing skills.

Advanced knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects including contract and grants management projects.

Understanding of the State code of ethics and control requirements on financial matters.

Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and state Feedlot rules sufficient to apply them to the Delegated County Feedlot Program and must be able to explain them to the public.

Knowledge sufficient to understand current Agricultural practices and their effects on Water Quality.

Knowledge to effectively and sensitively deal with local, state and federal government officials.

Knowledge and understanding of the Delegated County Feedlot Program sufficient to effectively carry out the duties of the program.

Knowledge and understanding of registration, permitting and compliance and enforcement activities specific to the MPCA feedlot program.

Experience with public communications efforts and public speaking related to the Feedlot Rules and the Delegated County Feedlot Program.

Experience and/or knowledge of contracting and grants/loans policies and procedures, and budgeting, sufficient to follow and keep accurate records.

Ability to perform project management methods sufficient to scope, effectively manage, the Delegated County Feedlot Program.

Knowledge sufficient to understand and be proficient in Graphic Information System (GIS) software manipulation and editing.

Experience and training related to Tribal – State Relations.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of sitting, 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 possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check. Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.