Feedlot Data and Program Specialist - Environmental Specialist 4

Working Title: Feedlot Data and Program Specialist

Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 82661

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/23/2024

• Closing Date : 01/13/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Watershed / East Feedlot Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, Marshall, or Mankato.

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.

This position serves as the MPCA's Feedlot Program (Program) Tempo Lead. Assigned duties will include: developing Program business processes and procedures, monitoring and reporting semi-annually on the Feedlot Program's ability to comply with Agency wide permit timeliness goals, lead the training of new Program staff and County Feedlot Officers (CFOs) in the proper use of Tempo, maintaining quality data within the Tempo data base for all activities generated by MPCA feedlot staff and County feedlot staff, identifying key points of data and work to develop reports needed by the Program, development work on the Feedlot Program's auto-loading Tempo templates, ensuring proper drop down menus for all activities within Tempo, working with Program leadership on long term goals and vision for data collection, working with others within the Agency, along with Program management, on development of long term Program changes to Tempo, analyzing data and providing reports to Feedlot Program Management.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of advanced professional-level project management experience, or data management /analysis experience, or environmental protection work such as permitting and/or compliance/enforcement or similar experience including developing and issuing of agency permits, and experience using agency databases such as Tempo or Delta. (e.g., advanced professional level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist/Environmental Specialist 3 level work.)

Ability to coordinate and lead a group or groups.

Communication, interpersonal, collaboration, technical writing, and planning/organization skills sufficient to independently perform senior-level professional work.

Advanced knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel.

Familiarity with federal and state feedlot rules and statutes.

General knowledge of animal agriculture and land application of manure.

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

A degree in Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, or other related field.

Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects and deliverables pertaining to data management and analysis.

Proficient in Geographic Information System (GIS) software manipulation and editing.

Demonstrated project management skills, ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ability to meet deadlines.

Knowledge of environmental data systems, like Tempo, and how programs use the system for standardization and efficiency.

Knowledge of Federal and State data management reporting requirements and its applicability to programs.

Problem-solving skills sufficient to capture business needs and recommend adjustments based on data analysis.

Experience querying and reporting of data for large data bases, project planning, implementation, management, and identifying and measuring outcomes with records management experience.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and work in a office environment. Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders and boxes, tools, or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

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 DLR 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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.