Associate Engineer, Engineer or Environmental Scientist

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water supply planning, air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. Met Council water resource recovery facilities consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. Met Council received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work.

To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information : https : / / metrocouncil.org / Wastewater-Water.aspx .

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Environmental Services Division of Met Council is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Engineer or Associate Engineer or Environmental Scientist (depending on qualifications) positions in the Industrial Waste & Pollution Prevention (IWPP) Section within the Operations and Support Services Department.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement (remote work for up to 2 days a week). The telework location must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin. The position requires occasional travel and working out of various locations throughout the seven (7) county Metropolitan Area. Some work sites are not accessible by public transportation; so, driving a Council vehicle within the metro area may be required.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

With a vision of clean water for future generations, the Engineer or Associate Engineer or Environmental Scientist will work with IWPP to protect the Met Council water resource recovery facilities, the collection system, public health and safety, and the environmental health of the Twin Cities area by monitoring and regulating users of the Metropolitan Disposal System (public sanitary sewers), ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement in industrial wastewater management.

What you would do in this job

• Issue and administer industrial discharge permits and evaluate all permittee submittals.
• Inspect industrial users and prepare detailed inspection reports and checklists.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate field monitoring projects at industrial user facilities. Prepare accurate and timely monitoring project reports.
• Carry out functions related to Met Council revenue programs, including the timely review of permittee self-monitoring reports.
• Respond to special discharge requests, spills, and other issues related to both internal (other Met Council departments and sections) and external (cities / communities, industrial users, etc.) customers.
• Follow our Enforcement Response Plan and Guidelines, and enforce applicable federal, state, and local pretreatment regulations.
• Collaboratively work on teams, as assigned.
• Complete special projects, as assigned.
• Complete other related duties / tasks, as assigned.
• Utilize and strengthen the following competencies : customer focus, optimizing work processes, collaboration, being action oriented, communicating effectively, being resilient, instilling trust, valuing differences, and cultivating innovation.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Scientist

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Engineer

Minimum Qualifications for Engineer

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Classification Level : Environmental Scientist

Union : AFSCME Grade F

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Full Salary Range : $ 35.37-$57.41 hourly / $73,570 -$119,413

Classification Level : Associate Engineer

Union : AFSCME Grade F

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Full Salary Range : $35.37-$57.41 hourly / $73,570 -$119,413

Classification Level : Engineer

Union : AFSCME Grade G

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Full Salary Range : $38.26-$62.05 hourly / $79,581-$129,064 annually.

What your work environment would be :

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. Work may require travel between primary work site to other sites. Environment may be hot, cold, dirty and / or dusty. Occasionally work may be required on evenings and weekends.

What your physical requirements would be :

Occasionally requires field inspection, ladder and stair climbing, and walking. Appropriate safety equipment must be used. Some positions require working outdoors in inclement weather, swimming, and ability to push, shove, and lift.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.