EJ Integration Specialist Senior - Planner Senior State

Working Title: EJ Integration Specialist Senior

Job Class:
Planner Senior State

Agency:
Pollution Control Agency

• Job : 92603
• Location :
  Various*
• Telework Eligible :
  Yes
• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary :
  Limited
• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 03/06/2026
• Closing Date : 03/19/2026
• 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 - Up to 10% of the time
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status :
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date : 12/30/2027
• FLSA Status :
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  No

* This position will be located at one of the following MPCA office locations:
St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Mankato, Marshall or Rochester

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.

This posting will be used to fill one limited Planner Senior State position in St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Mankato, Marshall or Rochester location. The position has a projected end date of December 30, 2027.

The position is under the Agency's Office of Equity and Environmental Justice team at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The position supports MPCA leadership and program staff in integrating environmental justice policies and principles into MPCA programs and work. The incumbent will be responsible for updating and keeping current the MPCA’s Environmental Justice Framework and will develop and lead training and guidance on Environmental Justice integration.

This includes leading the agency in working with agency divisions and programs to define effective strategies for environmental justice integration, understanding and working with available resources, and developing solutions and recommending strategies to effectively remove barriers to implementation. This position will also participate and co-facilitate an Environmental Justice Management Team subgroup as well as participating in regional and national environmental justice working groups as assigned.

Three (3) years professional experience in project management and/or program planning skills sufficient to lead, develop and integrate agency-level and program-specific plans. (A bachelor’s degree with substitute for one year of experience in the above areas) AND

Broad understanding of environmental justice, including historical context and current landscape as well as best practices for integration into a regulatory government setting.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Ability to review, interpret, and present information to varying audiences on environmental justice priorities and goals of agency.

Conflict resolution/human relation skills and cultural competencies to effectively work with diverse interests to find common ground and cooperation.

Valid Class D Driver's License (see additional requirements below)

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.

Knowledge of agency organizational structure, functions, and cross-agency relationships.

Ability to represent the agency at meetings with the general public, community…