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Working Title: Natural Resources Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 2

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90426

+ **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** : 11/22/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/05/2025

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

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

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Days

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

+ **Travel Required** : Occasional throughout Minnesota

+ **Salary Range:** $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

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.

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.

This position exists to provide technical and administrative work, as part of the Office of Environmental Stewardship’s Protected Species team, in ensuring MnDOT’s program meets applicable federal and state agency requirements for Protected Species, including but not limited to the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald & Golden Eagle Protection Act, State Game and Fish Statutes, National Environmental Policy Act, and Minnesota Environmental Policy Act.

This position will occasionally drive throughout Minnesota to meetings and field work.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional experience in the areas noted below:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Earth Science, Fish and Wildlife or equivalent will substitute for a year of professional work experience.

+ Experience with natural resource fields of ecology, wildlife biology, terrestrial and aquatic resource management, and environmental planning;

+ Experience conducting impact assessments, evaluations and analysis of wildlife and wetland resources sufficient to recognize, understand and predict the nature and degree of impacts to natural resources resulting from construction activities, methods or techniques;

+ Experience with environmental statutes and implementing regulations;

+ Experience with research techniques, data collection and analysis techniques, as well as database development, management and reporting approaches;

+ Experience using GIS applications for viewing and evaluating data;

+ Experience with oral, written and computer-aided communication skills sufficient to prepare and present complex concepts, documents and exhibits effectively to technical and non-technical audiences;

+ 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.