District Manager – Ecological & Water Resources

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Ecological and Water Resources within the State of Minnesota is hiring a Full‑time District Manager for the South District in St. Paul.

You will direct, manage, and implement all division programs, budgets, grants, and operations, reporting to the Division leadership and serving on regional teams. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, partnership building with external stakeholders, staff supervision, and fiscal oversight to align with department goals and state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources sciences such as ecological resources, water resources, natural resource management, or closely related field.
• 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience at state/ regional/ project level or 5+ years professional experience implementing natural resources programs.
• Skills in management/leadership, priority setting, and operational planning to direct complex program work across multiple resource areas.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff, contribute to management teams, and develop relationships with customers and partners.
• Experience managing ecological, natural resource, or water resource management programs.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and administrative information, make informed decisions, and provide clear guidance to staff and partners.
• Skills to effectively communicate complex information and facilitate discussions with a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to direct effective workplace safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and manage policies, programs, priorities, and processes with regional leadership.
• Provide program direction, priority setting, work planning and strategic leadership for district programs.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders for awareness of Division goals.
• Lead and supervise staff in the District ensuring programs are implemented and resources used effectively.
• Direct and manage fiscal and administrative activities in the District to meet program requirements and financial guidelines.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Job description

The Division of Ecological and Water Resources within the State of Minnesota is hiring a Full‑time District Manager for the South District in St. Paul.

You will direct, manage, and implement all division programs, budgets, grants, and operations, reporting to the Division leadership and serving on regional teams. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, partnership building with external stakeholders, staff supervision, and fiscal oversight to align with department goals and state