Senior Parks & Trails Development Lead — Hybrid

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Parks and Trails Development Specialist in St. Paul. You will lead and coordinate statewide park, trail, and water access development projects with multiple funding sources, and provide technical expertise in park infrastructure decisions.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and communication skills, plus the ability to work with partners and internal clients to implement division priorities.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional level experience in construction project management / planning.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and budgets.
• Knowledge of building codes, rules and laws; ability to review drawings.
• Strong communication and teamwork to implement program regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support, coordinate, implement, and sometimes lead statewide park, trail and water access development projects with diverse funding streams.
• Coordinate facilities and infrastructure programs to set standards for processes, designs, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with resource management groups and partners on resource impacts and governance.
• Assist with capital funding priorities and budget preparation; manage resources for statewide spending plans.
• Represent the division in dealings with other agencies, parks and recreation groups, and non‑profits.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Parks and Trails Development Specialist in St. Paul. You will lead and coordinate statewide park, trail, and water access development projects with multiple funding sources, and provide technical expertise in park infrastructure decisions.

The role requires strong project management, budgeting, and communication skills, plus the ability to work with partners and internal clients to implement division priorities.