What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tribal Liaison - Planner Principal State position at State of Minnesota?
Working Title : Tribal Liaison
Job Class : Planner Principal State
Agency : Pollution Control Agency
Job ID : 83396
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Regular / Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division / Unit : Commissioner's Office / Tribal Affairs Office
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range : $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE
End Date : 06 / 30 / 2027
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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 : St. Paul, Duluth, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Marshall, Mankato, or Rochester
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.
This posting will be used to fill one limited Planner Principal State vacancy in St. Paul, The position has a projected end date of June 30, 2027
The position is under the Agency's Office of Tribal Affairs at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The position will develop and implement an interdisciplinary planning program to work with Tribal governments. The position coordinates implementation of the MPCA's agency-wide priorities for Tribal Relations planning. It manages and provides integrated resource management connections for Tribal planning efforts as developed by MPCA’s seven divisions. This position also provides technical assistance, facilitation, and project management for the Tribal Affairs Office. Responsibilities include to conduct planning and manage projects to advance MPCA’s strategic priority to undertake formal consultation and coordination with Tribal governments; analyze engagements with Tribal governments and propose agency actions to address necessary improvements, including short-term actions and long-term projects; and produce, maintain, and distribute expert information and key records to MPCA staff for greater understanding of Tribal governments, treaties, and legal agreements.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years advanced professional experience planning, implementing, and evaluating work and / or initiatives in the areas of community engagement, community organizing, issues management, public relations and / or public affairs or a similar field. (A bachelor’s degree will substitute for one year of experience in the above areas) AND
Experience in leading project teams, tracking progress and managing toward the achievement of a common goal in a specified timeframe.
Clear understanding and / or subject matter expert in the history of Tribal governments in Minnesota.
Skill and ability in reviewing data and records and creating reports from databases of information.
Excellent communication skills, including engagement plan development and execution of crafting messaging, content strategies, and writing with the ability to clearly distill topics into concise analysis that may include complex and potentially controversial agency decisions, initiatives and programs.
Experience in persuading, presenting, and championing recommendations and objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
Valid Class D Driver's License.
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
Strong knowledge of political process and / or experience working in a political environment.
Understanding of the history of state actions toward Tribal governments in Minnesota and what it means toward establishing improved and successful relationships when working on environmental / natural resources issues.
Basic understanding of notions of Tribal sovereignty and the treaties established with state and federal governments.
Additional Requirements
A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check. 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.
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.
Salary : $66,648 - $98,240
