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Working Title: Regional SNA Supervisor

Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor - Ecological Services

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 91088

+ **Location** : Windom

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 12/30/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 1/20/2026

+ **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

+ **Salary Range:** $31.66 - $45.92 / hourly; $66,106 - $95,880 / 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 permanent full-time Regional SNA Supervisor located in Windom. This position exists to manage and supervise the Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) program and staff within the South Region (R4) implementing habitat protection, management, development, and restoration on designated SNAs, Native Prairie Bank (NPB) Conservation Easements, and private lands. This position also serves as SNA liaison to partners, local governments, and the public for the purposes of conserving rare species and the state’s natural diversity and garnering support for those activities. This position also assists with division and department plans, operational orders, and other policies and represent or collaborate in department planning, task forces, and teams. Responsibilities include:

+ Oversee and implement regional planning on designated SNAs, NPB easements, and other lands of specific interest to SNA to implement department, division, and unit management and protection goals.

+ Oversee and implement regional acquisition, management, development, and outreach projects on designated SNAs, NPB conservation easements, and other lands of specific interest to SNA, and assure that practices follow respective policies and guidelines.

+ Oversee and implement public engagement, outreach, education, and information activities to promote understanding and support for native biodiversity, rare resources, and natural lands protection and management. Manage cooperative projects and cultivate partnerships to fund and implement natural areas protection and enhancement in the region.

+ Conduct administrative tasks necessary to carry out responsibilities according to state standards so that regional SNA operations are smoothly, safely, and efficiently implemented according to plans, policies, fiscal responsibilities, and legal mandates.

+ Direct and supervise the activities and programs of SNA staff so that employees perform assigned job duties in a safe and productive manner.

+ Oversee and support natural area monitoring and compliance to ensure easement stewardship responsibilities are fulfilled, ecological understanding is enhanced, and legal protections are enforced.

+ Requires some fieldwork and travel to oversee field operations.

This position is not eligible for telework at this time and requires reporting to the primary work location.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Two years of professional experience in protecting, restoring, and managing natural resources to conserve native biodiversity, including project planning, administration, implementation, directing personnel, budget management, and reporting.

+ Experience supervising or leading teams to accomplish natural resource management goals.

+ Project management, team-building, and leadership skills sufficient to prioritize and manage complex efforts and build consensus around conservation objectives.

+ Proficiency with computers and software, including GIS (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro), word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases.

+ Ability to use remote sensing tools (e.g., air photo interpretation), soils reports, and vegetation sampling data to plan and evaluate land management practices.

+ Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills sufficient to translate technical information for diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.

+ Ability to support employees inclusively in areas such as accommodation, scheduling, expectations, resource needs, training, and development.

+ Experience in facilitation and group processes, including conflict resolution, effective listening, negotiation, and working with diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced degree in biology, botany, conservation biology, ecology, wildlife management, zoology, or closely related field.

+ Two or more years of supervisory experience.

+ Budgetary skills sufficient to administer budgets, prepare budget requests, and review and authorize expenditures.

+ Experience in prescribed burning or wildfire suppression.

+ Experience and certification for pesticide application.

+ Ability to operate equipment such as chain saws, ATVs, and hauling trailers.

+ Familiarity with Minnesota flora, fauna, natural history and native plant communities.

+ Experience developing and implementing operational plans and managing projects, including tracking, evaluating results, and making process improvements.

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.

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.