Stream Habitat Program Director - Remote-Eligible

American Fisheries Society (UK); Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a State Program Administrator Director to lead statewide efforts to improve stream habitat and support salmonid management. Based in Brainerd, this role offers the chance to guide staff, direct habitat projects, and protect Minnesota’s streams for the future.

You will set program priorities, manage funding, develop policies, and collaborate with partner agencies, organizations and the public to advance conservation goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, fisheries, or closely related field.
• Four years of professional experience in fisheries biology and management, incl. knowledge of fish populations, habitats and management.
• Experience using databases, spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, coordinate projects, solve problems and build partnerships.
• Ability to motivate and guide staff and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide salmonid management by directing and coordinating program activities and priorities.
• Oversee stream habitat improvements and dam projects to ensure biological outcomes.
• Manage statewide habitat improvement projects as principal investigator and project leader.
• Provide supervision and manage budgets and administrative functions.
• Develop regulations and proposals, and build partnerships with agencies and the public.

Skills

Database & spreadsheet proficiency

Effective communication

Project coordination

Staff supervision

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or fisheries

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a State Program Administrator Director to lead statewide efforts to improve stream habitat and support salmonid management. Based in Brainerd, this role offers the chance to guide staff, direct habitat projects, and protect Minnesota’s streams for the future.

You will set program priorities, manage funding, develop policies, and collaborate with partner agencies, organizations and the public to advance conservation goals.