Working Title: Assistant Director, Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division

　　Job Class: Agronomy Assistant Director, Environmental Regulatory

　　Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/20/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

　　Division/Unit : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Divivsion/Non-Point Section

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $39.35 - $56.61 / hourly; $82,162 - $118,201 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Managerial Plan

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

　　This position exists to 1) provide for fiscal, planning, operational and administrative needs of the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division (PFMD); 2) to lead and coordinate environmental programs for the PFMD; 3) to develop policy and coordinate activities for water related environmental issues for the PFMD and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA); and 4) to coordinate Clean Water Legacy programs and activities for the MDA. The position also represents the MDA on state planning teams and work groups, including the Clean Water Interagency Coordination Team which coordinates the expenditure of over $200 million per biennium in Clean Water Legacy Funding.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

　　Five years’ experience as an agricultural or environmental scientist or working on agricultural environmental policy issues. NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in an Agricultural or Environmental Science, Public Administration, Management, Law or a closely related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

　　Three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience in environmental programs that includes significant budget management, and regulatory, policy or rule development responsibilities.

　　Extensive and detailed knowledge of the agricultural environmental issues of the northern plains cropping systems found in Minnesota.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills suitable for direct communications with farmer, legislative and academic audiences.

　　Good organizational leadership and problem-solving skills.

　　The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　An advanced degree in an Agricultural Science, an Environmental Science, Management, Law, Public Administration or a closely related field.

　　Licensure as a certified crop advisor, professional agronomist or geoscientist by the State of Minnesota, or similar licensure by or in another state.

　　More than three (3) years of direct management of an environmental or regulatory program.

　　Extensive knowledge of environmental water programs and regulations in Minnesota.

　　Advanced technical knowledge and advanced coursework in agricultural fertilizer use practices, pesticide product technology, pesticide regulation, hydrogeology, hydrology, contaminant fate and transport, computer modeling, and environmental chemistry.

　　Direct experience, including farming experience, or significant training in the use and management of pesticides or fertilizer in an agricultural setting.

　　Five years’ experience managing projects and budgets.

　　Additional Requirements

　　A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

　　1.

　　SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

　　Employment Reference Check

　　Driver’s License Check

　　Conflict of Interest Review

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

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.