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Working Title: Data Governance and Performance Manager

Job Class: Planner Senior State

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 85975

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/02/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources

+ **Division/Unit** : Operation Services Division - Central Office

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Planner Senior State position in St. Paul. This position exists to support the DNR's efforts to leverage data and information as a critical asset for delivering natural resource conservation results. It works with agency colleagues to lead projects for data governance and data stewardship. It also supports the use of performance indicators to measure and report conservation results. It will dedicate time to intra-team learning, by ensuring smooth coordination of projects and collaboration of colleagues across the agency.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Plan, implement, facilitate and report on projects led by the Data and Performance Management, with the goal of measurable improvements in data and information governance and performance measurement across the agency.

+ Augment the data governance capacity of the department to advance program establishment and success.

+ Serve as the lead for performance measurement data collection in support of agency-wide performance reporting.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement. This position may require reporting to the Central Office location occasionally for meetings, training, onboarding, or as needed by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Two (2) years of professional level experience that included managing and planning multiple projects and included scoping a project, drawing up a preliminary plan, identifying and engaging stakeholders, determining appropriate roles and responsibilities and implementing all phases of a project to conclusion and closeout.

+ A bachelor's degree in data practices, library sciences, information science, public administration, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

+ Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.

+ Basic understanding of data governance and data stewardship principles and best practices.

+ Demonstrated time management skills, sufficient to balance multiple tasks, projects and priorities.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective training for adult learners.

+ Demonstrated interpersonal/human relations skills sufficient to establish effective, ongoing positive professional relationships of trust with the public, interest groups and other DNR staff.

+ Demonstrated skills with office technology systems, such as Microsoft Office, or similar programs, to analyze and interpret performance measurement data.

+ Awareness of the State of Minnesota's work in preserving and managing its natural and cultural resources.

Preferred Qualifications

+ An advanced degree in environment/natural resource sciences or management, ecology, conservation biology, fisheries, or wildlife ecology, public policy, library or information science, or other disciplines related to the duties described above.

+ One or more years of experience working to advance data governance and data stewardship in an organization.

+ Two or more years of experience assembling, analyzing, and interpreting data and conveying information on natural resources and cause-and-effect relationships.

+ Two or more years' experience managing complex projects.

+ Demonstrated work experience in measuring an organization's progress toward performance goals in metrics involving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

+ Two or more years of experience in state government entity or other large organization.

+ Excellent facilitation skills, including one year of experience in facilitating groups toward a specific goal.

+ Knowledge of and experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.