Rules Coordinator Job ID 85980

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to manage moderate to complex rulemaking projects in all media (air, land, water, cross media). Rule coordinators at the MPCA work with technical staff, legal services, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and the public to conduct rulemaking about a wide range of environmental topics. Rulemaking is the public process to develop specific regulations from broader laws and authorities. In the next few years, the MPCA will conduct rulemakings around PFAS, Cumulative Impacts, Feedlots and other topics at the direction of the Legislature and Commissioner. People who are interested in environmental issues but do not have a scientific or technical background can thrive in this role. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years professional experience in project management sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines

OR

Bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in project management sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines

AND

Advanced writing skills sufficient to communicate (often technically complex) rules and information in a clear and concise manner.

Accomplished in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to format long documents.

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

Direct experience with public engagement in Environmental Justice Areas (as defined in Laws of Minnesota 2023, chapter 60, article 8, section 3 [116.065]) or other underserved communities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish effective relationships with agency staff, interest groups and the general public.

Training or experience in conducting public comment and public hearing processes. 

Analytical skills sufficient to be applied to a wide variety of assignments including policy planning and environmental regulation. General knowledge of environmental sciences.

Formal training in planning, political science, systems thinking or process improvement.

Coursework or experience in administrative law.

Coursework or experience in environmental policy issues.

Training or experience in creating accessible documents and meetings. 

Adobe proficiency.

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.