Industrial Outreach Specialist

This position is an engineer or similarly technical position who can conduct site visits to large and small industrial facilities; complete technical analyses of facilities' processes to determine emission reduction project scopes; and refer facilities to the Minneapolis Green Cost Share program.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Perform site visits of industrial facilities to provide technical assistance for waste reduction (air emissions, solid, and hazardous), water conservation, and energy efficiency. May include fuel and chemical substitutions, mechanical changes, emissions controls, and energy efficiency projects.
• Conduct outreach to businesses through professional associations and other channels in order to connect businesses with technical resources while developing expertise in target industry sectors.
• Research and track funding opportunities that are applicable to projects and connect facilities with these opportunities.
• Determine what capital or mechanical projects are already planned at facilities.
• Coordinate with local businesses to ensure the pollution reduction projects will meet their needs and work will cause minimal interference.
• Identify qualifying industrial facilities for funding, allocate City incentive funds, and manage contracts. Track businesses efforts to implement pollution reduction projects to ensure projects move through to completion.
• Calculate and document pollution reductions and cost savings from pollution reduction projects. Communicate pollution reductions and cost savings options effectively with facilities.
• Investigate and respond to public and City Council inquires on various facilities, projects, and issues. Communicate complex and technical issues across City leadership and Council members.
• Work with other agencies, organizations, businesses, and City Departments on initiatives and projects as required.
• Participate as the City's Representative at various meetings and give presentations as needed
• Serve as a technical expert on environmental regulatory issues such as permit applications, mechanical equipment, plan review, and ordinance implementation.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, training, and learning cohorts or trade groups

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or other engineering field; sustainable materials; sustainable systems management; industrial maintenance; or similar.

Minimum Experience:
At least five years of experience in industrial operations.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications -- Language

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Hmong, Vietnamese and/or Lao.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Professional Employees (MPEA) . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with client outreach activities including calls, meetings, and presentations
• Demonstrated creative and analytical skills
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to investigate and research case studies
• Good knowledge of computer usage, software and applications used in the area assigned
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn Federal, State, County and City ordinances and statutes
• Understand the concepts of process mapping and pollution prevention
• Understand challenges faced by communities with environmental justice concerns
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Good human relations skills

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.