Remote Invasive Pathways & Plans Coordinator

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible up to 50%

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Ecological and Water Resources seeks to fill one Full-Time Unlimited Invasive Species Pathways and Plans Coordinator - Planner Intermediate position at the Central Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

This role supports the Invasive Species Program and coordinates with enforcement to prevent aquatic invasive species spread through pathways, including trade in live organisms, while guiding revision of the Minnesota State Management Plan for Invasive

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in natural resource planning, natural resource management, natural resource enforcement, natural resources outreach, or invasive species prevention work.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sufficient to represent the position and Division.
• Experience in project management, meeting facilitation, and planning.
• Ability to work professionally with internal and external partners and customers.
• Ability to manage long-term, complex projects and deliver products on a deadline.
• Collaborative skills to work within the organization and with partners to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to perform outreach related to natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Pathway Prevention: Plan and implement activities to target emerging aquatic invasive species pathways, including trade in live organisms.
• Pathway and Plan Coordination: Design and plan interjurisdictional initiatives with partners to address pathways and exercise plans.
• Plan Revision: Revise the Minnesota State Management Plan for Invasive Species with advisory council and partners.
• Additional Tasks: Assist program staff with special projects and grant reporting as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Project management

Meeting facilitation

Planning

Collaboration

Outreach to natural resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife, conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, zoology, environmental policy, planning, or related field

Advanced degree(s) in biology, ecology, natural resource management, environmental studies, public policy and planning, or related field

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Ecological and Water Resources seeks to fill one Full-Time Unlimited Invasive Species Pathways and Plans Coordinator - Planner Intermediate position at the Central Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

This role supports the Invasive Species Program and coordinates with enforcement to prevent aquatic invasive species spread through pathways, including trade in live organisms, while guiding revision of the Minnesota State Management Plan for Invasive