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Working Title: State Program Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Job ID** : 86558

+ **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 06/05/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 05/30/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/12/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division/ Pesticide Unit Staff

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 responsible for implementation and administration of the State of Minnesota’s Fertilizer Licensing and Registration programs. This position manages a critical statewide program that determines and assures uniformity in licensing and registration programs in the fertilizer industry. The fertilizer program has substantial impacts on agricultural production throughout the state and establishes key protections for people and the environment. This position represents MDA with internal and external stakeholders, communicating with the public, licensing personnel and other division staff. It enforces policy using division wide collaboration, practical problem solving and strategic planning. The position utilizes expertise of the MN Fertilizer Law, the MN Pesticide Control Law 18B and other appropriate rules to achieve licensing and registration goals. The position must build and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders, co-regulators, industry, and academia. The position impacts local, state, regional and national partners and programs.

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._

One (1) year experience in an agricultural or environmental regulatory program. NOTE: A BA/BS in Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Weed Science or a closely related field.

Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web applications.

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, including regulated clientele that may be diverse, uncooperative or hostile in nature.

The ability to work independently, including planning, coordinating own work, and pay strong attention to detail.

The ability to work collaboratively with others.

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

Preferred Qualifications

More than one (1) year of experience in an agricultural or environmental regulatory program.

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Soil Science or a closely related field.

Work experience in a position directly involved with the registration, labeling, production, distribution, handling, use, storage and/or disposal of fertilizers or pesticides.

Knowledge of MN fertilizer licensing and registration laws and regulations.

Familiarity with fertilizer products including common names, composition and label information.

Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.

Experience with financial management and/or financial reconciliation.

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.