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Working Title: Wetland Program Coordinator

Job Class: Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86602

+ **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** : 05/31/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Services / Environmental Stewardship

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

You will provide MnDOT with department-wide scientific and technical expertise on topics and policy related to compliance with state and federal wetland laws and regulations. This position operates on a state-wide basis to administer and develop MnDOT’s wetland program to ensure on-time delivery of the State Transportation Improvement Program, including overseeing the assessment of wetland impact avoidance, minimization, and mitigation on proposed transportation related projects; co-coordinating the development and operation of MnDOT’s statewide wetland mitigation program; liaising with partner agencies; and providing guidance and quality assurance to staff work statewide.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional experience in the areas noted below:

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, botany, conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resources, water resources, or other environmental related degrees may substitute for 6 months of advanced professional experience.

+ Experience providing consultation on federal and state wetland laws and regulations;

+ Experience with wetland ecology and performing or reviewing wetland delineations;

+ Certification through the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources’ Minnesota Wetland Professional Certification Program within 6 months of hire;

+ Experience with techniques for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating wetland impacts sufficient to guide transportation projects;

+ Valid driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

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.