Job Description

Air & Water Quality Control Environmental Field Specialist | Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in St. Paul, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out:

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may 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.

Our Air & Water Quality Control Environmental Field Specialist position exists to develop, direct, and conduct air and water quality field studies, research, as well as other environmental monitoring, and sampling investigations so that highway construction projects comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Examples of work tasks include:

• Conducting water, air, and soil quality sampling throughout the state so that the desired data can be obtained, evaluated, and appropriately applied
• Updating existing databases.
• Researching approved materials.
• Maintaining, updating, and revising environmental documentation.
• Servicing, calibrating, maintaining and repairing air and water quality monitoring and sampling equipment so that the appropriate equipment is available for field installations, operates properly when installed in the field and produces accurate result.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of professional experience in the areas noted below:

NOTE: A Bachelor's or master’s degree in environmental science or public health substitutes for one year of professional experience.

• Experience with proper soil, water, and air sampling methods using applicable Minnesota Pollution Control Agency/Environmental Protection Agency (MPCA/EPA) standards.
• Experience with database and data management sufficient to maintain, update and revise information databases and create spreadsheets in order to compile and report on relevant data.
• Experience with data collection, research and analysis sufficient to assist with business management and/or measurement of operational effectiveness.
• Valid driver’s license

APPLY ONLINE BY 8/11/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

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2. Enter the Job Opening ID “88032” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “ Apply for Job ”
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Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330

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