Working Title: Water and Assistance Function Lead
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Location: St. Paul, Duluth, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Marshall, Rochester, or Mankato
• Who May Apply: Open to qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/02/2023
• Closing Date: 03/22/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Operations Dvision / Business Solutions Service Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% of the time
• Salary Range: $33.30 - $49.53 / hourly; $69,530 - $103,418 / annually
• Job Class Option: Business Systems Planning
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt-Admin
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

As the Water Function Lead at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will provide leadership for the governance of workflow, standardized processes across functions, reference data for the Agency databases and application systems for the Watershed, Prevention, and Moniotiring and Analysis Divisions of the MPCA. The position is responsible for ensuring consistency of data and processes across the programs and Divisions, and the Agency as it relates to databases and systems like Tempo, OnBase, Online Services, and EQuIS. This position is also responsible for maintaining assigned reference tables, completing data analysis, as needed, creating and managing new or existing templates, assist with maintaining guidance documents and webpages, and recommending solutions to diverging requests between functions that create conflicts within the database. The position will work with function teams, program leaders, unit staff, MNIT, and applicable vendors to integrate program specific work into an electronic approach that streamlines the Agency's processes and improves data management. Along with this, the position will provide support in program specificc training as it relates to agency systems and program financial support for the assigned functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the following qualifications:

Advanced communication, decision making, and writing skills.

Effective human relations skills to work with clientele and staff, problem-solving skills for resolving technical matters, and the ability to bring projects to a conclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following Agency programs: Watershed, Prevention, or Monitoring and Analysis.

Experience managing contracts, grants and/or purchase requests, as well as the legal requirements around the process.

Knolwedge and/or experience of Agency data systems like Tempo, EQuIS, Time tracking, CORE, WU, CARL/WALISand, OnBase

Experience managing and reviewing large datasets.

Continuous Improvement experience.

Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory frameworks and their applicability to data and cleanup projects.

Knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding maintaining a proper records management system including data practices and record retention.

Additional Requirements

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us or 651-757-2774.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us.

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.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.