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Working Title: Refrigerant Financial Assistance Coordinator - State Prog Admin Sr

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

+ **Job ID** : 86014

+ **Location** : Various

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/08/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/28/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : RMAD Business Asst. Unit

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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

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 responsible for leading the development of new MPCA Grants under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.

This position exists to:

+ Coordinates targeted, environmentally beneficial grants to reduce hydrofluorocarbon-based refrigerants and assist Minnesota small businesses in transitioning to next generation refrigeration systems

+ Awards federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) funding and document and report reductions in greenhouse gases

+ Designs and develops new financial assistance initiatives to prioritize financial assistance to Environmental Justice areas and to address emerging Hydroflorocarbon (HFC) priorities, including reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)

+ Manages grant agreements and processes invoices. Proposes and tracks annual CPRG refrigerant budget

+ Contribute technical expertise throughout the grantmaking process

Minimum Qualifications

This position is a temporary unclassified position and is anticipated to end: June 2028

Two (2) years of professional contract and or grant development experience;

OR

Three (3) years of contract and or grant development at the para-professional level.

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely-related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience;

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balance a variety of duties at the same time and work under time pressure.

Excellent human relations skills in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, colleagues, and grant applicants.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.

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

Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, preferably including refrigerants or climate change.

Experience engaging with private businesses, non-profits, industry associations, and trade groups on technical environmental topics.

Demonstrated experience understanding and conveying technical information, with the ability to develop grant criteria, evaluate projects, and provide guidance to others.

Knowledge of procedures regarding contract development and administration.

Experience developing recordkeeping and reporting systems to track project progress, budgets, and/or greenhouse gas emissions.

Experience working in environmental protection, climate change mitigation, or with refrigeration systems.

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.

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.