Job ID 91500 - Air Regulatory Engineer

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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 an industrial air regulatory engineer at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), this position will provide input and oversight to Agency staff and teams in assessing regulatory standards and rule development related to odor. The incumbent will serve as a primary role in the writing of MPCA rules regarding odor to ensure requirements have components of compliance and are enforceable. They will collaborate with a team during the rule development effort which will include participation in public outreach. They will then coordinate implementation of a compliance and enforcement program and integration with air permits based on the rules once promulgated. The incumbent will assist with development and provide approval of odor management plans and mitigation efforts for incorporation into permits or compliance documents. In this capacity, they will also complete or serve as a technical expert when enforcement is required. They will represent the MPCA at external stakeholder events and legal proceedings. Additionally, the position will be a resource of engineering practices and principles to support analysis of compliance demonstration methods, measurement techniques and measured rates of facility emissions in general as well as implementation efforts associated with air toxics, cumulative impacts, and other emerging areas of interest. The position will review and assess submittals to provide guidance to MPCA staff and regulated parties. Submittals and compliance data will be entered and managed in the Agency’s TEMPO data system. The incumbent will perform technical reviews related to emissions calculations and determinations of facility compliance. This employee performs with substantial latitude on conducting complex responsibilities and assignments serving as a representative of the MPCA and State. The incumbent will manage the various roles of the position based on their own discretion or with further direction from Agency leadership. The position will work closely with MPCA enforcement, stack test, rule writing, permitting, air policy, environmental justice, risk assessment, modeling, monitoring, communication and outreach staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Bioproducts and Biosystems or similar engineering field with an environmental emphasis from an accredited engineering college; AND

Three (3) years of environmental engineering experience with working knowledge of air permitting engineering principles, Minnesota and federal air permit program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Experience must include experience in air emissions control engineering and/or air permitting; 

AND

Ability to collaborate as part of a technical team for concept and program development 

Self-motivated with project management skills and ability to bring projects to conclusion.

Effective human relations skills involving work with outside parties, the general public, MPCA staff and other partners.

Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presenting in public. 

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving technical matters. 

Possess a valid Driver’s license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. 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. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of state and federal air pollution control engineering and industrial processes.

Knowledge of state and federal air regulations. 

Previous involvement with enforcement or other regulatory-type actions

Conflict resolution experience.

Experience creating policy initiatives. 

Knowledge of Odor related regulations and/or measurement and mitigation strategies

Ability to learn new regulations quickly, then synthesize and summarize complex information quickly.  

Ability to evaluate multiple policy and program options and present recommendations to agency decision makers. 

Analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving technical matters with strong initiative skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and take action.  

Physical Requirements

Ability to conduct site visits at industrial facilities and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. 

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 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 does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

It is the policy of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: 

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education Verification 
• Employment Reference / Records Check 
• License / Certification Verification where applicable

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.