Air Emission Inventory Coordinator - Job ID 82951

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

This position, located in the Air Data Analysis Unit, exists primarily to develop the Minnesota statewide air emission inventory for facilities in environmental justice areas and to assist with completion of the entire air emissions inventory. The Emission Inventory program works closely with facilities throughout Minnesota to collect, quality assure, review and store point source air emissions data for the state. This position also exists to provide Emission Inventory data and analysis to the Environmental Protection Agency, MPCA staff, other state and federal agencies, businesses, environmental and professional organizations, and citizens.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Biology, Chemistry, or related field and 2 years of professional experience conducting professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience. Experience must include data quality, data management and the use of analytical tools. 

OR 

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Biology, Chemistry, or related field and 1 year of professional experience conducting professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience. Experience must include data quality, data management and the use of analytical tools. 

OR 

Three 3 years professional-level experience conducting professional-level environmental protection or pollution control experience. Experience must include data quality, data management and the use of analytical tools. 

All candidates must have: 

Critically review, assemble, document, and summarize information and data; communicate data results, independently complete assignments in a timely manner; and mentor and serve as a team member. 

Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, collaboration skills, customer service skills, and planning/organization skills sufficient to perform senior-level professional work. 

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

Experience assessing, measuring, and documenting the validity, reliability, and completeness of complex data sets. 

Knowledge of air emission calculations and air pollution control and technology. 

QA/QC data experience and experience working with large datasets with a wide variety of approaches and analytical tools such as Microsoft Access, Tableau, SQL, Snap Surveys, Excel, Visio, Python, R or other statistical analysis software. 

Ability to: 

Work effectively with others and coordinate with individuals involved in diverse environmental programs and research and to establish and maintain productive and open communications with business partners and other staff members. 

Critically review, document, and summarize information and data into comprehensive recommendations, reports, and presentations.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

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.