Remediation Project Coordinator- Environmental Specialist 3

$64,064 - $94,578/Yr

State of Minnesota

Full-time - Mid Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Remediation Project Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 3 position at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is a critical role focused on managing environmental investigations and remediation projects within the Superfund family of programs. This position is responsible for overseeing the evaluation of contaminated sites, determining the necessity for cleanup actions, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The incumbent will engage in project management activities that include directing environmental investigations, developing site conceptual models, and preparing reports to document findings. The work involves analyzing publicly available data to assess potential public health or environmental risks and making informed decisions regarding site management. The role requires the ability to conduct responsible party searches and make determinations that may lead to enforcement actions. The incumbent will negotiate with responsible parties to ensure compliance with site investigation and cleanup requirements, which may involve issuing agency enforcement documents and preparing recommendations for listing sites on the State's Permanent List of Priorities. The position operates within a fast-paced environment, responding to emerging environmental issues and managing multiple projects simultaneously. In addition to project management, the position involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including state contractors and voluntary parties, to oversee data collection and ensure that environmental standards are met. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and database entries related to project findings and actions taken. This role is essential in safeguarding public health and the environment by ensuring that contaminated sites are properly assessed and managed according to state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management of sites in the Superfund family of programs.
• Direct the management of environmental investigations in the Site Assessment and Superfund Programs.
• Develop site conceptual models for areas of identified contamination.
• Query, research, and analyze publicly available data to assess potential public health or environmental risks.
• Review or prepare reports and make database entries to document findings.
• Oversee the work of voluntary or responsible parties for data collection.
• Solicit scopes of work and cost estimates from state contractors and prepare work order documents.
• Conduct responsible party searches and determinations, including potential enforcement actions.
• Negotiate with identified responsible parties to ensure compliance with site investigation and cleanup requirements.
• Issue agency enforcement documents and prepare recommendations for listing sites on the State's Permanent List of Priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Soil Science, or other closely-related environmental field, and two years of professional-level project management experience of environmental investigations and remediation/cleanup of contaminated properties.
• Three years of professional-level project management experience of environmental investigations and remediation/cleanup of contaminated properties.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans and contracts.
• Independently complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Understand environmental regulatory processes and procedures.
• Effectively coordinate and serve as a team member, understanding the environmental, social, and economic impacts of investigations and remediation decisions.
• Engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders and team members.
• Possess a valid Driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental field and five or more years of professional-level project management experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, regulations, and standards related to environmental investigations and remediation.
• Experience conducting soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas, and indoor air investigations.
• Understanding of remediation and mitigation methods/technologies.
• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced project management skills including review of written submittals and evaluation of analytical data.
• Experience conducting public communications on health- and/or environmental-related projects.
• Proficiency with GIS.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Support resources for employees
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace