Job Information
State of Minnesota Mississippi River Coordinator - NR Program Consultant in Lake City, Minnesota
Working Title: Mississippi River Coordinator
Job Class: Natural Resources Program Consultant
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 77408
Location : Lake City or Saint Paul, MN
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/18/2024
Closing Date : 07/08/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Regional Operations / Region 3 Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire one (1) Mississippi River Coordinator to work in Lake City MN, or Saint Paul, MN. Specific location will be determined at the time of hire.
This position exists to coordinate and administer DNR interdisciplinary activities in the Mississippi River basin from Upper St. Anthony Falls south to the Iowa boarder, including coordinating the multi-division Mississippi River Team and Mississippi River Steering Team. This position is the representative for the state of Minnesota and/or the Department of Natural Resources on multi-agency working groups and partnership teams included within the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) basin states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. The incumbent represents the DNR on various basin-wide, regional, and national organizations involved in UMR management, and ensures early coordination and communication with inter-agency partners.
This position is responsible for coordinating activities of UMR programs, policies, and guidelines. The position is both comprehensive and technical in nature and serves as a technical expert before legislative committees and at other public forums. The position is responsible for evaluating multi-agency UMR programs, policies and developing integrated cross-program strategies and guidance on multi-agency UMR programs. This position directs the activities of other staff at all levels as they relate to UMR research and management activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead and coordinate DNR’s Mississippi River Team (MRT) and support DNR's Mississippi River Steering Team (MRST).
Represent the State and DNR on a variety of Mississippi River related interagency partnership committees, teams, and special projects.
Coordinate internal communication, decision-making, and river resource planning processes with the Mississippi River Team (MRT), Mississippi River Steering Team (MRST), Division and Regional Leadership, and Commissioner’s Office.
Review and influence Federal legislative policy related to Mississippi River ecosystem restoration and management.
Public integration and cooperation related to Mississippi River ecosystem restoration and management.
Geographic Scope and Travel Requirements: This position works on issues that are within the Upper Mississippi Region and are system-wide in geographic scope. Minnesota’s participation in UMR partnerships and river issues typically extend beyond the Minnesota border; travel is required with overnight and out-of-state travel between 1-2 times per month.
This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of project management, planner, program administration, operations management, or closely related experience including managing complex projects and coordinating with multiple parties.
A bachelors degree in business management, planning, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience in leadwork sufficient to motivate, collaborate, and develop others, and achieve organizational goals or objectives.
Knowledge of river and wetland related habitat, recreation, land use, policy, and economic issues affecting the Mississippi River.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills sufficient to evaluate program results and critique the analytical methods of other public program professionals.
Organization skills sufficient to manage projects, coordinate complicated program initiatives, plan for contingencies, establish work agreements and priorities, and meet established timetables, quality standards and complete established objectives.
Human relations skills sufficient to understand, develop, persuade, motivate, collaborate with and lead others; demonstrate political astuteness to support Mississippi River activities; and build relationships with stakeholders and networks with colleagues.
Conflict resolution skills sufficient to manage conflicts and partnerships to achieve goals and work collaboratively with inter-agency partners to find solutions that benefit all members.
Knowledge of policy and planning strategies in order to design and develop policy guidelines and standards.
Communication skills sufficient to accurately and effectively transmit information through verbal and written formats, perform public speaking engagements, and communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse customers and partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in natural resources, business management, or a related field.
Knowledge of budget and funding processes and how to optimize resource allocation within constraints.
Negotiation skills sufficient to negotiate issue outcomes with diplomacy and negotiate for human and financial resources.
Social science knowledge of relationships between social and economic activities and natural resource management; Federal, Tribal, and State laws, politics, and organizational structures; and non-government partners and stakeholders.
Skills with office technology systems, such as MS Office, data management systems, and internet applications, to assemble, analyze, and synthesize information from data sources.
Knowledge of DNR goals, policies, and guidelines.
Knowledge of State and Federal programs and plans specifically related to the Upper Mississippi River.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
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.
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
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.