Working Title: Industrial Assistant Division Director

　　Job Class: Pollution Control Assistant Division Director

　　Agency: Pollution Control Agency

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/08/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-Managerial

　　Division/Unit : Industrial / IND Asst Div Dir

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes (Approx. 5% dependent on office location)

　　Salary Range: $46.36 - $66.49 hourly / $96,800 - $138,831 yearly

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

　　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

　　**Locations available in the following MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, Marshall

　　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.

　　The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency‘s (MPCA or Agency) Industrial Division condusts the core regulatory programs of the Agency focused on industrial facilities and provides media leadership for Air Quality, Industrial Wastewater, Hazardous Waste and Petroleum Storage Tank Programs.

　　The Industrial Assistant Division Director position supports the (MPCA or Agency) divisions and agency-wide functions. The person in this position will assist the Industrial Director in leading and managing, with a focus on communications with division leaders and staff, human resource transactions, and budget management. This position has responsibility for leading and managing the new Community Affairs Unit and supporting the engagement of stakeholders for projects across the Agency. This position also leads the Industrial/Municipal Business Systems Section to ensure the goals of the divisions are met. The Industrial Assistant Director works closely with Division Directors and fellow Assistant Division Directors in order to apply policies and practices consistently across all divisions in the Agency. This position also plays a strong role in supporting agency-wide functions by participating on agency-wide lateral management teams and special projects, often focused on organizational improvement.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Three years of supervisory or managerial experience in environmental or natural resources management experience which demonstrates the following qualifications:

　　Experience overseeing the coordination and management of programs

　　Experience with long-range planning, developing and implementing programs, developing procedures, and directing projects

　　Experience with or knowledge of operational functions, to include human resources, fiscal management, information management, support services, process management, and performance management

　　Experience with or knowledge of the state legislative process

　　Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of environmental protection sufficient to assess factors which impact the quality of the environment and the interrelationships of those factors to MPCA’s programs and services

　　Leadership skills sufficient to direct, motivate and retain staff

　　Communication skills sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and groups

　　Collaborative skills to effectively work with and align customers, stakeholders and staff to accomplish common environmental objectives

　　Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve sensitive and complex challenges

　　Demonstrated support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in a workplace setting

　　Valid Class D Driver‘s License.

　　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 understanding of the principles and practices of environmental protection and the interrelationships of those factors to MPCA’s programs and services

　　Knowledge of State and Federal government budgeting processes

　　Experience in facilities management, lease management, or space planning fundamentals

　　Experience or training in the Incident Command System (ICS) to be able to lead a team during an incident, event, or emergency situation

　　Experience with Continuous Improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN, Kaizen, etc.) concepts, measurement and data analysis

　　Experience with strategic planning including the development of strategic and operational measures

　　The ability to create a diverse and inclusive working environment with internal and external parties with an intent to increase one’s own cultural competency

　　Conflict resolution skills or training.

　　Additional Requirements

　　A driver‘s license is an essential function of this position dependent on location. 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 driver‘s license record 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.

　　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.