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Working Title: Project Manager

Job Class: Agricultural Advisor - Ag Chemicals

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Job ID** : 91230

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/13/2026.

+ **Date Posted** : 01/07/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/27/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Division/Unit** : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Incident Response Unit

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework. Must be available for reasonable travel, including some overnight stays and weekend events.

This position exists to perform project management of the response to and the cleanup of sites contaminated with agricultural chemicals using the authorities established under state and federal laws. Contaminated sites must be investigated and cleaned up to prevent adverse effects on public health, welfare, and the environment.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

+ Two (2) years of professional experience working on the environmental cleanup of contaminated sites. NOTE: Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, chemistry, environmental science, soil science, water resources, public/environmental health, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, toxicology or related science may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

+ The ability to effectively represent MDA before a variety of groups relative to social, economic, and environmental issues.

+ The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Good organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

+ Good working skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and project management and environmental software.

+ The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

Preferred Qualifications

+ An advanced degree in agronomy, chemistry, environmental science, soil science, water resources, public/environmental health, geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, toxicology, or related science.

+ Knowledge of the Minnesota Ground Water Protection Act, state and federal Superfund regulations, the Land Recycling Act, and an understanding of the interrelationships of these laws and how they apply to agricultural chemical incident response.

+ Experience working with agricultural chemical environmental cleanup sites and Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act sites.

+ Knowledge of state and federal pesticide and fertilizer laws, rules, and regulations.

+ Knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures and processes, and knowledge of MDA enforcement procedures.

+ Direct experience (including farming experience) or significant training in the use and management of pesticides or inorganic fertilizers in an agricultural setting.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional work in heavy dust, around agricultural chemicals, and entering buildings, warehouses, sales areas, and cultivated fields to conduct inspections and investigations. This position must currently possess and maintain an active/valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review and be able to drive five (5) hours a day, if needed. This position requires sometimes difficult, physically demanding labor, occasionally long workdays, outdoor work in sometimes harsh conditions, and strict attention to details and protocol. The incumbent must be able to assist with the sampling of wells and the collection of soil samples. This requires driving and hiking to sampling locations, collecting samples, and carrying them to a vehicle and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

2. Employment Reference Check

3. Driver’s License Check

4. Conflict of Interest Review

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.