Metro Regional and Infrastructure Financing Unit Supervisor - Engineer Principal
Company: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Working Title: Metro Regional and Infrastructure Financing Unit
Supervisor
Job Class: Engineer Principal
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
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.
Job Summary
As the Metro Regional and Infrastructure Financing Unit Supervisor
at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), you will have
leadership oversight for wastewater program engineering, clean
water infrastructure financial assistance programs, and oversight
of permitting and compliance and enforcement of municipal
wastewater dischargers in the Metro Region. Responsibilities
include supervising staff assigned to the Unit and ensuring that
the work of the unit and program are consistent, coordinated with
other leadership, and aligned with Agency strategic goals, state
and federal law, and engineering standards.
The incumbent provides leadership engineering expertise and
oversight to engineers and technical staff to ensure work conforms
to engineering standards and policies. This includes being
responsible for making expert technical decisions, ensuring that
plans and procedures are effectively and efficiently administered
in accordance with established standards, directing training
activities, and supervising and coordinating special studies,
investigations, and surveys in the wastewater treatment engineering
area. Additionally, this position is responsible to direct,
implement, and represent the State clean water funding
programs.
This requires close coordination and collaboration with external
stakeholders in the wastewater industry, state legislators, other
Agency leadership, and state and federal infrastructure funding
partners.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering with Licensure with the Minnesota
Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape
Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design or be able to obtain
licensure through reciprocity AND three years of environmental
engineering experience (equivalent to Senior Engineer, Senior
Engineer Specialist or Graduate Engineer 2 level (experience must
include at least one year at the equivalent licensed Senior
Engineer level).
Knowledge of principles and practices of wastewater
engineering.
Understanding of federal and state statutes and regulations and
their applicability to the wastewater sector.
Project management skills to guide and direct a number of complex
projects while supporting staff.
Technical and administrative writing skills, including business
English, grammar, and spelling necessary to organize and
effectively communicate ideas to the intended audience and to
review and critique staff work products.
Excellent knowledge of computer software and data management tools
including Microsoft Office products, email, internet/intranet.
Ability to communicate effectively, share information, and work
collaboratively with staff, peers, and Agency leadership to solve
problems.
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
Leadership and management skills to effectively coach, train and
lead peers and subordinates.
Experience implementing engineering principles and standards and
evaluating conformance of wastewater treatment systems to those
principals and standards.
Effective communication and human relations skills sufficient to
build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and
external parties.
Knowledge of Agency wastewater permitting, compliance and
enforcement, and data management processes, policies, and
goals.
Knowledge of federal and state wastewater water quality-related
regulations, pollutants, and emerging issues.
Knowledge of state municipal infrastructure funding programs and
wastewater infrastructure needs within the state.
Ability to efficiently coordinate and support the work of the unit
as well as concurrently managing and addressing issues that arise
on Agency projects and processes of considerable technical
complexity.
Physical Requirements
Ability to conduct site visits in adverse weather conditions at a
variety of industrial facilities. Ability to carry up to 20 pounds
(monitoring equipment, file boxes).
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
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 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.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have
questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Adriunna
Yang-Her at adriunna.yang@state.mn.us or 651-757-2353 .
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 Adriunna Yang-Her
at adriunna.yang@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.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable
health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to
help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action,
and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to
creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities,
members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and
perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and
our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status
regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity
in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic
protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their
employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a
disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs
with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the
support you need.
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