Working Title: Community Engagement SpecialistJob Class: Planner Senior StateAgency: Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 79000
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/03/2024
Closing Date : 08/26/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : Operations Division / Office of Equity & Environmental Justice
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes (15-20%)
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 06/30/2027
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
This position will be located at one of the following MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Duluth, or RochesterThe 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 posting will be used to fill three limited Planner Senior State vacancies in St. Paul, Duluth and Rochester. The positions have a projected end date of June 30, 2027The position is under the Agency's Office of Equity and Environmental Justice team at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The position performs community engagement tasks in relation to the agency’s cumulative impact and air toxics rulemaking process. This position will implement proactive outreach strategies that open a dialogue between the MPCA and Minnesotans, ensuring that the people’s voices are heard and valued by the MPCA and that the concerns and priorities of Minnesota’s diverse communities can inform the work of state government. The position is dedicated to serving communities throughout the state, with an emphasis on Environmental Justice Areas of Concern.This position commits to using an equity mindset to cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse communities and organizations and will develop and execute outreach events with key stakeholder groups to support MPCA initiatives and engagement opportunities.Minimum QualificationsThree (3) years professional experience planning, implementing, and evaluating work and/or initiatives in the areas of community engagement, community organizing, issues management, public relations and/or public affairs or a similar field. (A bachelor’s degree will substitute for one year of experience in the above areas) ANDExperience in project management and navigating ambiguous projects.Excellent communication skills, including engagement plan development and execution of crafting messaging, content strategies, andwriting with the ability to clearly distill complex topics into concise analysis.Ability to effectively and confidently persuade, present, and champion recommendations and objectives.Demonstrated curiosity, creative problem solving and leadership skills.Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.Valid Class D Driver's License.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 QualificationsStrong knowledge of political process and/or experience working in a political environment.Strong knowledge of the assigned metro or regional communities, including key stakeholders and issue areas.Believes racial equity and inclusion are important and is driven to act on this belief.Bilingual (preferably Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Ojibwe, Dakota or other non-English languages commonly spoken in Minnesota).Additional RequirementsA 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 EMPLOYERMinnesota 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Full-time- ID: #52231768
- State: Oklahoma Stillwater 74074 Stillwater USA
- City: Stillwater
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-08-03
- Deadline: 2024-10-03
- Category: Et cetera