Metro Regional and Infrastructure Financing Unit Supervisor

Working Title: Metro Regional and Infrastructure Financing Unit Supervisor
Job Class: Engineer Principal
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
•   Job ID: 85161
•   Location: St. Paul
•   Telework Eligible: Yes
•   Full/Part Time: Full-Time
•   Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
•   Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
•   Date Posted: 03/28/2025
•   Closing Date: 04/17/2025
•   Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MGEC
•   Division/Unit: Municipal Division / Wastewater Section
•   Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
•   Days of Work: Monday - Friday
•   Travel Required: Yes - Up to 5% of the time
•   Salary Range: $40.82 - $62.17 / hourly; $85,232 - $129,810 / annually
•   Classified Status: Classified
•   Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers
•   Supervisor Name: Suzanne Baumann
•   FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
•   Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
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

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Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Adriunna Yang-Her at or .

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 .

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?
•   A sense of purpose in their work
•   Connection with their coworkers and communities
•   Opportunities for personal and professional growth
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:
•   Paid vacation and sick leave
•   12 paid holidays each year
•   Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
•   Fertility care, including IVF
•   Diabetes care
•   Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
•   6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
•   Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
•   Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
•   Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
•   Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
•   Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
•   Training, classes, and professional development
•   Tuition reimbursement
•   Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
•   A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
•   Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
•   Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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