Industrial Innovation Grant Specialist - Job ID 85659

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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the development of new and administration of existing MPCA Grants in collaboration with the other Grants Specialist across the division and agency as part of the Minnesota Climate Smart Food Systems Initiative (CSFS). The

Minnesota CSFS Initiative is a suite of programs focused on a holistic approach to reduce climate pollution and build equity in

Minnesota’s food systems. This position will specifically be working on grants for an industrial food, waste, and energy grant program, to promote circular economy principles at food and organic waste processing sites using technologies to achieve carbon-neutrality and zero waste. 

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional contract and or grant development experience. 

OR 

Three (3) years of contract and or grant development at the para-professional level. 

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely-related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Ability to be highly organized, determine priorities, balance a variety of duties at the same time and work under time pressure. 

Excellent human relations skills in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, colleagues, and grant applicants.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook. 

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

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, executive orders and procedures regarding contract development and administration. 

Experience with developing guidance or providing training on contracts/grants management. 

Database skills sufficient for accurate data entry and data management. 

Familiarity with Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), OnBase and/or Tempo databases. 

Knowledge of audit procedures and internal controls. 

Experience working in environmental protection, water resources, or related environmental field.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small 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

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.

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups, and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.