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Working Title: PFAS Coordinator

Job Class: Environmental Research Scientist

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 85167

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 10/11/2025

+ **Date Posted** : 10/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/17/2025

+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Health – Site Assessment and Consultation Unit

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 25% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,433 - $107,428 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ 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.

Join a mission-driven team in the Environmental Health division and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans.** **This position will play a key role in coordinating the state’s efforts to understand, characterize, mitigate, and manage public environmental health risks from of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS Coordinator role exists to perform administrative, coordination, and applied research duties to promote and ensure integrated management of PFAS activities across MDH’s Environmental Health Division and with other parts of MDH, other state agencies, and federal and local partners to serve as a technical resource and conduit for information between the MDH programs, leadership, and subject matter experts and key external parties on issues related to PFAS.

Primary responsibilities:

+ **Provide technical input into development and implementation of communication strategies to increase public understanding of PFAS prohibitions in Minnesota, particularly the PFAS in Products Bans.**

+ **Conduct comprehensive research to assess and identify credible resources that help determine products or components that contain or do not contain PFAS chemicals and other hazardous substances.**

+ **Collect, evaluate, and provide technical information to support Minnesota’s PFAS and Products Initiatives, including providing expertise on PFAS-free alternatives.**

+ **Establish clear goals and objectives for the MDH’s contributions to Minnesota’s joint PFAS and Products Initiatives, ensuring alignment with public health priorities.**

+ **Provide guidance and support to MDH staff at all levels on PFAS-related issues, ensuring clear communication and accurate information.**

_This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion and only up to 50% of the time._

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position._

+ 3 years of experience in environmental health, public health, or environmental science, which include demonstrated expertise in assessing risks of hazardous substances like PFAS and environmental risk communication.

_A degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science or closely related field may count towards professional experience as follows:_

Bachelor’s = 12 months.

Master’s = 18 months.

Doctoral = 24 months.

_Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:_

+ Strong research skills with the ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize technical information.

+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders, including state agencies, federal organizations, local partners, and the public.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, including decision-makers, the public, and scientific communities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science or related field.

+ In-depth understanding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), their environmental impacts, and public health risks.

+ Demonstrated understanding of basic scientific principles and well-developed qualitative and quantitative analytical skills sufficient to evaluate program information and reports and provide analysis findings.

+ Experience in policy analysis and program evaluation related to environmental health or hazardous substances.

+ Ability to interpret state and federal government regulations and analyze government programs and policies for effectiveness.

+ Project planning and management skills sufficient to lead teams, set agendas, and resolve conflicts, and to organize projects and develop recommendations to ensure successful project completion.

Additional Requirements

Must successfully pass a background and reference check.

This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

The successful candidate under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship

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.