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Working Title: Lake Superior and St. Louis River Team Supervisor

Job Class: Natural Resources Program Supervisor Senior - Ecological Services

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 86416

+ **Location** : Duluth

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Up to 50% per month

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/16/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Ecological and Water Resources

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Site visits, occasional overnight stays for meetings

+ **Salary Range:** $38.96 - $56.10 / hourly; $81,348 - $117,136 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ 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 Division of Ecological and Water, Resources is seeking to hire a full-time permanent Lake Superior and St. Louis River Team Supervisor located in Duluth. This position provides leadership, guidance strategic direction, management, and supervision for department efforts related to the St. Louis River Restoration Initiative (SLRRI), St. Louis River Area of Concern (SLR AOC), the Lake Superior Lake wide Action Management Plan (LAMP), Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), and integrates work across divisions and agencies at local, State, Tribal and Federal levels. This position analyzes federal guidance and policies, synthesizes and communicates federal direction to Minnesota partners, leads the creation of strategies and comprehensive proposals, negotiates funding agreements for those strategies, and manages stakeholder involvement and expectations. The position also represents Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) on multi-agency initiatives that currently exist within the SLR AOC by leading and participating in the multi-partner initiatives required to delist the AOC.

Responsibilities:

+ Manage DNR engagement with key Great Lakes protection and restoration initiatives including the Lake Superior Lake wide Action Management Plan, St. Louis River Area of Concern, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

+ Provide program management, work tasks, staff supervision, and strategic leadership for staff focused on Lake Superior LAMP, SLRRI, and AOC de-listing efforts.

+ Provide leadership and management for the implementation of Great Lakes restoration and protection projects funded by State and Federal grants as part of the St. Louis River AOC Implementation Framework (Remedial Action Plan Update), Lake Superior LAMP, and GLRI.

+ Assist with the completion of appropriate MDNR ecological management activities within the Great Lakes Basin as assigned.Assist with the completion of appropriate MDNR ecological management activities within the Great Lakes Basin as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, such as Ecology, Conservation Biology, Plant Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Fisheries Science, Limnology, Aquatic Biology, Landscape Ecology, or other closely related field.

+ Four years of professional experience with conservation planning and management for ecosystems, rare and vulnerable plants and animals, forest systems, wetlands, aquatic habitat restoration and/or native plant communities represent a major component of the work responsibilities. This includes efforts to develop and implement conservation strategies, evaluate results, and/or develop new conservation tools. *An advanced degree in one of the fields listed above may substitute for one year of experience.*

+ Experience with financial management, including securing funding, budgeting, contracting, grant administration, spending plan development, and purchasing.

+ Experience with stakeholder engagement and outreach efforts to promote the conservation of natural resources to diverse audiences and build informed consent.

+ Experience as a lead worker and/or supervisor.

+ Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, procedures, and management guidelines associated with the conservation of rare plants, animals, wetlands and native plant communities with a proficiency to work in regulatory arenas to inform recommendations and decisions for these rare resources.

+ Strong organizational and planning skills sufficient to develop and implement complex budgets; long-range strategic and operational plans; and annual work plans.

+ Possess strong project and time management skills sufficient to prioritize multiple assignments, manage complex efforts simultaneously, and ensure timely completion of projects.

+ Communication skills sufficient to effectively convey complex information in varied settings to a wide range of audiences, including a facility for public speaking.

+ Possess strong cultural competencies and human relation skills to motivate, provide guidance and training, manage conflict in a positive manner, generate public support, and achieve cooperation with clients, peers, public, and staff.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills to work collaboratively with diverse interests, build constructive teams, cultivate and maintain strong relationships, and effectively bring together diverse interests to accomplish common conservation objectives.

+ Proficiency in use of personal computers, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, and database skills.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced degree in natural sciences, such as Ecology, Conservation Biology, Plant Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Fisheries Science, Limnology, Aquatic Biology, Landscape Ecology, or other closely related field.

+ Experience or training in negotiating controversial Natural Resources issues focused on rare plants, animals, wetlands, forest systems, and/or native plant communities.

+ Experience working with federal, state, and/or local governments including the development of legislative reports, rules, fact sheets, findings of fact, and/or testimony.

+ Knowledge of State of Minnesota policies, and applicable state and federal regulations related to the management and conservation of rare animals and plants, wetlands and native plant communities.

+ Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreements sufficient to resolve personnel problems, create and fill positions, reward and discipline employees, and assign, schedule, and direct work.

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. 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.