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Working Title: Agricultural Conservation Services Section Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Job ID** : 90517

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 12/08/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 12/02/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

+ **Division/Unit** : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division/Conservation Program Staff

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (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.

This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework.

This position provides support to the Agricultural Conservation Services Section (ACSS) via outreach and engagement with public and private sector partners statewide supporting planning and execution. Working with the ACSS Manager and entire ACSS staff, this position is in charge of coordinating the project operations of the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program (SHFAP), including the State’s Healthy Soil Management Plan and soil health grant making, the Climate Smart Farms Project, in addition to supporting Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification (MAWQC) program operations, evaluation, and revision. This position works closely with federal, state and local government personnel, private and nonprofit entities, and supervises state contractors engaged in ACSS services and communications/engagement initiatives related to overall program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

+ One (1) year of experience working with agricultural producers or conservation organizations in Minnesota. NOTE: A Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Environmental Science, Public Administration, Communications or a closely related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.

+ Working knowledge of water quality issues and environmental policies relevant to agricultural operations and landowners.

+ Working knowledge of agricultural production and resource conservation practices, programs, and government agencies.

+ Organizational, project management, communication, critical thinking and analytic skills.

+ Record keeping skills sufficient to maintain administrative and fiscal data and prepare reports.

+ Proficient in electronic communication and business writing sufficient to create and edit a variety of written documents.

+ The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

+ More than one (1) year of experience working with agricultural producers or conservation organizations in Minnesota.

+ Experience coordinating project development and evaluation related to agriculture or natural resources conservation.

+ Experience in coalitions of diverse stakeholders, including private industry.

+ Experience with data management and research report development.

+ Experience working on projects with teams.

+ Experience working in an agricultural operation or an agriculture-related service provider.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

2. Employment Reference Check

3. Conflict of Interest Review

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.