We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work.
To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.
Environmental Scientist/ GRADE H
Any of the following combinations of education (field of study in Biology; Chemistry; Atmospheric Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Engineering disciplines including Environmental, Civil, and Chemical Engineering; or related) and professional-level experience in a scientific field related to the position:
What you can expect from us:
We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!
Union/Grade: AFSCME Grade H
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $37.50 -$56.60 Hourly/ $78,000- $117,728 annually.
Union/Grade: AFSCME Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $40.56 -$61.20 Hourly/ $84,365- $127,296 annually.
What your work environment would be:
The work environment changes depending on the project. Work can be performed in an office, laboratory environment, or in the field, with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The position is frequently exposed to odors or airborne particles, and occasionally in the vicinity of toxic or caustic chemicals in the performance of job functions. Work may be occasionally performed near moving parts or equipment and in high, precarious places. There may be occasional exposure to extreme heat. MCES has a strong safety ethic and program. All work is accomplished in a safe manner. The position requires local travel throughout the 7-county Metro area, by MCES vehicle. The position is exposed to moderate noise.
What steps the recruitment process involves:
We review your minimum qualifications.
We rate your education and experience.
We conduct a structured panel interview.
We conduct a selection interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above then; candidates will be notified of their application status through email only.
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check, which verifies education and employment, covers driving record and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us