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Working Title: Forest Legacy Projects Coordinator

Job Class: Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Senior

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 88690

+ **Location** : St. Paul, Sauk Rapids, Grand Rapids

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, up to 50%

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/14/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/03/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Forestry

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, frequent/statewide

+ **Salary Range:** $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / 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 DNR is seeking to hire one (1) NR Forestry Specialist Sr (Forest Legacy Projects Coordinator) position located in one of the following locations, St. Paul, Sauk Rapids, or Grand Rapids, MN. The selected candidate may have the option to telework up to 50% of the time. If approved, the candidate would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

The position works closely with the program coordinator in statewide strategic and administrative leadership to the Division of Forestry’s Forest Legacy Program (FLP). This position assists in Forest Legacy project selection process, acquisition process and ongoing FLP project activities within the Department; implements a monitoring program for Forest Legacy Conservation Easements; and assists in the development of funding, fiscal accounting and grant reporting to federal and state grants. The position will take the primary lead in conducting stewardship activities with easement holders. The position will take the program’s primary lead in delivering outreach and education of the two Legacy programs. Frequent statewide travel is an expectation of this position.

Responsibilities include:

+ Develop, maintain, and provide technical expertise and resources to increase the Division’s ability to maintain a monitoring program for Forest legacy easements.

+ Assist in the development of program funding including fiscal accounting, and grant reporting to federal and state grants.

+ Develop and coordinate management of policies and planning.

+ Maintain knowledge of Minnesota’s private forests, private forest landowners, threats of conversion to non-forest uses, and strategies to prevent forest conversion and fragmentation as they pertain to the FLP in Minnesota.

+ Assist in the project selection process, acquisition process and ongoing FLP project activities within the Department for the Forest Legacy Program.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely related field of academic study) from a university program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or comparable accrediting institution, or current Society of American Foresters Certified Forester status.

+ Two (2) years journey level professional forest management with experience providing leadership in supporting program such as forest inventory, terrestrial invasive species, forest road administration, etc (e.g. NR Forestry Specialist Intermediate class) OR three (3) years of entry-level professional forest management experience (e.g. NR Forestry Specialist class).

+ Knowledge of Forest management theory and techniques sufficient to plan and organize the management activities and act as lead worker for professional employees and contractors.

+ Leadership skills sufficient to motivate people and obtain program commitment from area personnel.

+ Communication skills sufficient to orally convey complex ideas in understandable terms, and write effective letters, memos, and reports

+ Human relations skills sufficient to assign and monitor the work of staff; resolve problems with loggers, clients, the public, and other employees; conduct training classes; and represent the division on committees and task forces.

+ Organizational and interpersonal skills sufficient to work as a productive member of a team.

+ Conflict resolution/human relation skills sufficient to negotiate, resolve issues, read situations, and settle disputes equitably by finding common ground and cooperation.

+ Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and principles to other resource professionals and the public in verbal and written format.

+ Ability to use ESRI products sufficiently.

+ Ability to create forest management plans for individual private landowners.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of Department and Division policies, procedures and operating guidelines and State of Minnesota statutes pertaining to natural resources management.

+ Qualified as Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) / Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT 5)

+ Successful completion of the Division of Forestry Entry Level Professional Forester Development Program.

+ Knowledge of water quality BMPs and Forest Management Guidelines sufficient to implement appropriate practices on a variety of forest management sites and situations.

+ Knowledge of state policies and procedures for contract administration sufficient to write technical specifications and oversee contract work.

+ Knowledge of the FLP acquisition process with the Division of Lands and Minerals, FLP partners and the U.S. Forest Service.

+ Background or coursework in soil science, forest soils or hydrology.

+ Broad range of experience with all programs administered by the Division of Forestry with an emphasis on the following major field operations programs: 1) State Land Management; 2) Resource Protection with an emphasis on fire suppression and management; 3) Outreach and education and 4) Cooperative Forest Management.

+ Completion of a Leadership Development Program.

+ Experience in writing forest management plans (Forest Stewardship plans or baseline property reports) for individual private landowners.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.

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.