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Working Title: Environmental Review Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86540

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

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

+ **Closing Date** : 06/11/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Services / Environmental Stewardship

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Occasional in MN when needed

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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 located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

You will provide professional consultation, facilitation, outreach, and education pertaining to the Department’s environmental review program. You will provide administration of environmental review policies, procedures and standards, and provide essential services to MnDOT Districts/Divisions for planning and project development/construction statewide. These services relate to incorporating complex environmental, social and economic considerations and requirements (substantive as well as procedural) into MnDOT projects and providing professional scientific and technical guidance and assistance to the Districts, Central Office functional groups, and various internal and external policy groups.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of advanced professional experience in all of the following bulleted area below:

+ **Experience reviewing and consulting on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA);**

+ **Experience analyzing and consulting on natural resource items such as: wildlife biology, aquatic biology, wetlands and water quality.**

+ **Experience researching, analyzing and writing complex data to a variety of audiences;**

+ **Experience creating presentations and presenting to a variety of audiences.**

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

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.