District Manager - NR Supervisor

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

Working Title: District Manager

Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 97685

• 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 : 11/03/2026

• Closing Date : 11/23/2026

• 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, occasional travel for meetings

• Salary Range: $40.23 - $57.94 / hourly; $84,000 - $120,978 / annually

• Job Class Option : Ecological & Water Resources

• 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 one (1) Full-time permanent District Manager position located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position will direct, manage, administer, and implement all Divisional programs, policies, budgets, grants and operations for the South District of the Central Region. The position provides leadership for the Department as a member of Division and Regional-level teams to develop and implement the Division and Department's mission and vision.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate in the development and management of policies, programs, priorities, and processes of the Division and Department as a member of the Division's regional leadership team (comprising the Regional Managers, Assistant Regional Managers, and District Managers statewide) and Central Region leadership team to accomplish the Division and Department's mission and vision.
• Provide program direction, priority setting, work planning and strategic leadership for Division programs within the district, so that operational needs and program requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external constituents and stakeholders for awareness and understanding of Division goals and to understand stakeholder needs, desires and expectations.
• Provide leadership and supervision for staff in the District through direct and indirect reports, ensuring that Department, Division, Region and Area programs are implemented and personnel time is effectively used.
• Direct and manage the fiscal and administrative activities in the District, so that organization and program requirements are met and funds are spent consistent with priorities, objectives, and financial guidelines and directives.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis 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 sciences such as ecological resources, water resources, natural resource management, or closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience that includes state, regional or project level planning and/or management within a natural resource field OR a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience implementing natural resources management programs.
• Skills in management and/or 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 and maintain 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience effectively managing staff covered by collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience representing a team or unit in high-visibility or complex situations, including conflict resolution and consensus-building,
• Knowledge of state-level policy development processes and experience contributing to agency-wide initiatives, guidance documents, or strategic plans.
• Advanced degree in natural resources sciences such as ecological resources, water resources, natural resource management or closely related field.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.