Job Class:  Student Worker Para Professional

Working Title:  Remediation Student Worker 

Job ID:  29016

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job Summary

This posting will be used to fill more than one vacancy

This position exists to complete the tasks of the mapping groundwater contamination project funded by the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).  The student worker will mine data from project files, prepare and enter data into the MPCA EQuIS , assist the  project manager with mapping.

Work hours are part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Employees represented by AFSCME, Council 5 who are interested in bidding for the position should consult, Article 12, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 6, Eligibility for Bidding, of their negotiated agreement.

College student with a major in a field related to environmental data processing.

Completed course work in data management and/or hydrology/hydrogeology demonstrating the ability to process large data sets with attention to detail, contour extracted data.

Experience working with environmental sampling data.

Experience working with GIS software and electronic data systems.

(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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience extracting data from PDF's.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.

Experience working with data using Microsoft Excel, Earthsoft EQuiS and ESRI ArcMap.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a benefits package including vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need.

Job Class:  Student Worker Para Professional

Working Title:  Water Quality Monitoring Student

Job ID:  28694

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job Summary

The incumbent will work in the field and will assist professional staff in the collection of ambient water quality data for lakes, rivers, and streams in Minnesota. Duties include trip preparation, field data collection, sampling processing, equipment decontamination, and data entry.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be enrolled in an environmental studies, environmental science, water resources, environmental science, conservation, chemistry, environmental engineering, or biology program working on a bachelor’s or master’s degree or completing their associates degree in an environmental field and moving on to a bachelor’s degree program.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to operate a motorized watercraft.

Experience operating a vehicle pulling a trailer.

Experience loading and unloading a trailered watercraft.
Ability to work in a team setting.

Good communication skills

Physical Requirements

The incumbent will be in the field 100% of the time.  Must be physically able to perform field work associated with monitoring projects. This many include loading/unloading vehicles and boats with field equipment, trailering and launching boats, and working on potentially unstable stream banks. Capable of some physical exertion in summer heat and sun. Work can take place in inclement weather.

Additional Requirements

Must have the ability to travel 90% time
Must have a valid driver’s license
Typical schedule is Monday-Thursday 10 hour days

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted. This position required driving and requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pound

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need.

Job Class:  Environmental Specialist 1

Working Title:  Biological Monitoring Specialist

Job ID: 28678

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job Summary

This posting may be used to fill more than one Temporary Environmental Specialist 1 position in St Paul.

Recon sampling sites; Lead a crew of 1-4 students to sample approximately 50 sites per year for fish, invertebrates, habitat measurements, stream channel condition, and water chemistry in order to assess water quality of Minnesota's streams.

Help maintain field equipment, train students, and keep field records. Enter and manage data on Agency computers; Calculate summary data for each monitoring site and conduct QA/QC. Assist in conducting preassessment reviews of data.

Work hours are typically Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days with overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in water related science or environmental protection, or related field.

OR a technical environmental degree (e.g., Natural Resources Technology A.A.S.) AND one year of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience;

OR two years of technical/professional-level environmental protection experience.

Ability to pass the MPCA fish identification test

Ability to work with data using Microsoft Excel and Access
Preferred Qualifications:

Field experience sampling fish, invertebrates using MPCA standard operating procedures
Course work in ichthyology, fisheries science, aquatic invertebrates, water chemistry or habitat.
Leadership experience in prior work, civic or school projects
Familiarity with biological indicators of water quality
Experience with statistical packages and graphics
Experience and or course work using GPS and or GIS equipment and software

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to perform field work associated with monitoring projects. This may include loading/unloading vehicles and boats with field equipment, carrying equipment to sites, launching boats, or portaging canoes. Frequently may need to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds in the water or over land. Capable of moderate physical exertion in summer heat and sun.

Additional Requirements

Must have the ability to travel 100% time
Must have a valid driver’s license
Typical schedule is Monday-Thursday 10 hour days

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted. This position required driving and requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pound

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need.

Job Class:  Student Worker Para Professional

Working Title:  Biological Monitoring Student

Job ID 28671

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job Summary

This posting may be used to fill more than one Temporary Student Worker Para Professional position in St Paul.

Serve on a field crew to sample approximately 50 sites for fish, invertebrates, habitat measurements, and water chemistry in order to assess water quality of Minnesota’s streams; help maintain field equipment; keep field records.

Minimum Qualifications:

College student majoring in a water related science, environmental protection or a related degree field.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework in ichthyology, fisheries science, aquatic invertebrates, water chemistry, or aquatic ecology.

Experience working with data using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge of water and boat safety.

Ability to work in a team setting.

Good communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to perform field work associated with monitoring projects. This many include loading/unloading vehicles and boats with field equipment, trailering and launching boats, and working in and/or near rivers and streams. Capable of some physical exertion in summer heat and sun. Work can take place in inclement weather.

Additional Requirements

Must have the ability to travel 100% time
Must have a valid driver’s license
Typical schedule is Monday-Thursday 10 hour days

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted. This position required driving and requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pound

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers and search Pollution Control Agency Job ID 28671.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need.

Job Class:  Student Worker Para Professional

Working Title:  Watershed Student

Job ID: 28714

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  No

Job Summary

Performs water quality monitoring and assistance to Stressor Identification (SID) and (GIS) staff.

Assist SID and GIS staff with equipment calibration and installation and with water quality monitoring. Assist staff in information preparation prior to field work and with field measurements and data recording. Enter water quality data into database. Assist SID and GIS staff with data entry and verification.

The position requires 50% travel. Work hours are part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.

Minimum Qualifications:

College student with a major in a field related to environmental protection. Completed course work in mathematics, chemistry, geology, hydrology or other biological/environmental science.

(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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in, or knowledge of watershed work

Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data

Experience in water quality monitoring in-stream.

Good computer and data management skills.

Experience in GIS (map creation and python scripting)

Physical Requirements

Up to eight hours per day outdoor field work, sometimes in inclement weather. Requires traversing uneven ground, reaching to install equipment, and may involve working from a canoe or small boat. This person will be required to lift up tp 50 pounds from the back of a pick-up truck and carry equipment.

Additional Requirements

Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Walton at jane.walton@state.mn.us.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 you need.