Job Information
State of Minnesota Student Worker - Student Worker Para Prof in Duluth, Minnesota
Working Title: Student Worker Para Prof
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/08/2024
Closing Date : 04/29/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-AFSCME
Division/Unit : MUN Technical Services Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $16.82 - $19.69 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
End Date : 06/30/2025
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : No
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.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
This temporary student worker position is anticipated to last until June 30, 2025.
This position’s purpose is to assist the Municipal Wastewater program in data entry and filing needs.
Primary duties include:
Scan files and other program documents for the NPDES/SDS Permitting, Biosolids, Data Management, and Pretreatment programs. Import the scanned files and documents into Onbase in accordance with the approved filing taxonomy;
Assist the Water Quality Submittal center with document processing, which includes entering document receipt dates into Tempo and prepping documents for scanning;
Input monitoring data for analysis;
Entering program data into TEMPO including, but not limited to: Duty Office Report information, pretreatment monitoring data, biosolids site approval information, biosolids cumulative metals data, and biosolids annual report information;
Review, update, and verify existing data in TEMPO to ensure data accuracy and completeness;
Assist compliance, permitting and engineering staff in various program activities; and/or
Other administrative or program project needs.
The position would be under the direct supervision of the Municipal Wastewater Northeast/Northwest Regional Unit Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Post-secondary education student working on an Environmental science/studies, biological/ecological studies, water/wastewater, hydrology, geography or related degree.
(To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off' for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student, you must be enrolled in high school or in a post secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit granting institution, he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.)
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
Experience with TEMPO.
Experience with data entry.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Accomplished in using computer programs (Microsoft office products, e-mail, internet, outlook).
Ability to follow directions and carry-out detailed processes.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job is in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.