District Manager, Ecological & Water Resources (Remote)

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological and Water Resources Division, seeks a District Manager in St. Paul to lead the South District of the Central Region. You will direct programs, budgets, and grants, and provide executive leadership for diverse natural resources initiatives.

This full-time role requires strong management, policy development, and collaboration with partners. Telework is eligible part-time; travel for meetings is expected. A Class D license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources or closely related field.
• 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience at state, regional or project level.
• Skills in management, leadership, and operational planning to direct complex program work.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff and partners.
• Experience managing ecological, natural resource, or water resource programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the development and management of policies, programs, priorities, and processes as part of the Division's regional leadership team.
• Provide program direction, priority setting, work planning and strategic leadership for Division programs within the district.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external constituents and stakeholders for awareness and understanding of Division goals.
• Provide leadership and supervision for staff in the District through direct and indirect reports.
• Direct and manage the fiscal and administrative activities in the District to ensure funds are spent per priorities.

Skills

Managerial experience

Supervisory experience

Resource management

Policy planning

Communication

Staff development

Workplace safety

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources sciences

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological and Water Resources Division, seeks a District Manager in St. Paul to lead the South District of the Central Region. You will direct programs, budgets, and grants, and provide executive leadership for diverse natural resources initiatives.

This full-time role requires strong management, policy development, and collaboration with partners. Telework is eligible part-time; travel for meetings is expected. A Class D license is required.