Senior State Planner: Public Water Inventory (Remote)

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Saint-Paul; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Public Water Inventory Update Support - Planner Senior State in St. Paul.

You will lead project management for lakes, wetlands, and watercourses, coordinate outreach, and manage public engagement while ensuring compliance with agency policies. You will work with a team to deliver the Public Waters Inventory update required by the 2024 Minnesota Legislature, with a flexible telework option after probation and a day shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, conservation, ecology, environmental science, water or natural resources management, or related field.
• Two (2) years demonstrated project management experience leading a team or project in a natural resources or environmental field, including planning, coordination, and tracking of timelines.
• Written and verbal communications skills sufficient to translate highly technical information into public-facing documents and presentations that are understandable, accessible, and audience-specific.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to cultivate professional networks, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and facilitation skills sufficient to coordinate and facilitate project team meetings and/or workshops, public meetings, and public engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite sufficient to produce and maintain word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Project management activities supporting the technical review team in their evaluation of lakes, wetlands, and watercourses including planning resources, schedule management, and problem-solving.
• Lead public outreach and engagement efforts, including facility and logistics planning, communications and implementation of public meetings.
• Support public comment process by ensuring robust public engagement, comment management, and development of responses with technical support.
• Maintain project website and communication tools throughout life of the project.
• Assist with other project management support activities within the section and division.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with established division and agency-level policies and protocols.

Skills

Project management

Public outreach

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Facilitation

Public meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/environmental science

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Public Water Inventory Update Support - Planner Senior State in St. Paul.

You will lead project management for lakes, wetlands, and watercourses, coordinate outreach, and manage public engagement while ensuring compliance with agency policies. You will work with a team to deliver the Public Waters Inventory update required by the 2024 Minnesota Legislature, with a flexible telework option after probation and a day shift, Monday–Friday.