Working Title: Statewide Water Planner

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 76759

• 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 : 5/17/2024

• Closing Date : 6/6/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Ecological & Water Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, occasional

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Statewide Water Planner assists regional and program staff in managing water resources and implementing water management policy in areas where competing resources, conflicts and complex issues require a systematic approach with high levels of coordination and communication. This position will develop and implement local, regional, and statewide groundwater management plans and water allocation plans. The Statewide Water Planner will facilitate meetings and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective water regulation, consistent with the DNR Mission Statement, the DNR Groundwater Strategic Plan, legal precedent, and Minnesota Rules and Statutes. The Statewide Water Planner will design strategies and recommend to project leadership how to interact with the public to inform, consult, involve, collaborate or empower with the goal of building trust and gaining informed consent toward water management and groundwater sustainability in Minnesota.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental science, public administration, hydrology/hydrogeology or a closely related field of study.

• Three years of professional experience in natural resource management, planning, or program administration.

• Demonstrated experience working on water resource issues, or closely related topics.

• Project management skills sufficient to efficiently lead projects, ensure timely completion of deliverables, organize and implement initiatives or programs, manage competing interests for time and funding and detect and remove project barriers.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing sufficient to write formal letters, technical reports, legislative briefings, policy statements, web content, informational brochures, and budget documents as a representative of the agency for a variety of audiences.

• Professional experience in conflict resolution, forming partnerships to achieve goals, and working collaboratively with partners to find solutions that benefit all members.

• Professional experience in problem-solving, prioritization of numerous tasks, and working concurrently with multiple stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in natural resources, public administration, environmental science, hydrology/hydrogeology, or a closely related field of study.

• Knowledge of and experience working with water resources, water efficiency and water conservation best management practices, or experience working with public utilities, commercial, industrial or agricultural water users.

• Significant understanding and experience in laws, rules, policy and management of surface and groundwater resources in Minnesota.

• Data management skills, online reporting systems, complex spreadsheets and/or online forms.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:

• Employment Reference Check

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Education/license 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.