Model Ordinance Coordinator
This position if a 2-year temporary full-time position funded by the LCCMR grant program. The Model Ordinance Coordinator will work with the MN GreenStep Cities program to research model ordinance topics that can help communities be more resilient. The Coordinator will work with an advisory team to identify priority topics and will coordinate the drafting of model ordinances for review and final publication. The Coordinator will also help facilitate a cohort of cities interested in learning more about the model ordinances, adapting them to meet their needs, and adopting the ordinances.
Organization: MN Pollution Control Agency
Posting Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 09/10/2026
Location in MN: Any MPCA office
Salary: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
Hours
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Primary Duties
This position is temporary unclassified and is anticipated to end in June 2029.
This position exists to support the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program by implementing a Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) grant funded project to develop model land use ordinances that improve local government’s capacity for environmental, economic, and social resilience. Additionally, this position will conduct technical and policy research, work with and promote statewide environmental assistance programs, coordinate and facilitate training and events, and maintain communications with governments and related affected parties to increase voluntary environmental actions and outcomes throughout Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three (3) years professional experience in environmental project management sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines
OR
- Bachelor's degree and two years professional experience in environmental project management sufficient to track and manage multiple projects and lead and direct teams across multiple deadlines
AND
- Advanced writing skills sufficient to communicate (often technically complex) rules and information in a clear and concise manner.
- Accomplished in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to format long documents.
- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OTP extensions.
- 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 require employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
- Experience working with local units of government, elected officials, and/or policy making.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish effective relationships with agency staff, interest groups and the general public.
- Training or experience in conducting public comment and public hearing processes.
- Analytical skills sufficient to be applied to a wide variety of assignments including policy planning and environmental regulation.
- General knowledge of environmental sciences.
- Formal training in planning, political science, systems thinking or process improvement.
- Training or experience in creating accessible documents and meetings.
- Adobe proficiency.
How to Apply
Go to https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/ and enter in job ID: 96129