Education Verification License / Certification Verification Working Title: Parks and Trails Grants Unit Supervisor

Job Class: Grants Specialist Supervisor

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID: 95899

Location:
St. Paul Telework Eligible: Yes, up to 50% Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted:10/12/2026 Closing Date: 11/02/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources Division/Unit: DNR Parks & Trails Central Office Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday
- Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $37.28
- $53.97 / hourly; $77,840
- $112,689 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 216
- Middle Management Association/MMA FLSA Status: Exempt
- Executive Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Parks and Trails Grants Supervisor in St. Paul, Minnesota. The hours and days of work are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm This position provides leadership and oversight for the Parks and Trails grant programs, ensuring its success through effective management, compliance, and transparency. Serve as the agency's primary representative and coordinator for federal and state grants assigned to this unit while supervising and mentoring the grant team,



fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and excellence in grant administration. Provide direct supervision and leadership to a team of six professionals responsible for daily grant program execution, compliance oversight, and financial management. Ensure that grant funds are distributed, monitored, and evaluated effectively, while implementing risk mitigation strategies to prevent fraud, financial mismanagement, and noncompliance. Establish technical assistance, reporting, and monitoring frameworks to support grantees, many of whom have limited experience managing state funds. This position plays a critical role in problem-solving, balancing legislative directives, agency objectives, and operational realities to address complex challenges with financial, legal, and reputational consequences. Responsibilities Include

Supervise and lead the Parks and Trails grant staff, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and accountability in grant administration, compliance, and community engagement. Oversee daily operations to ensure grants are managed in compliance with state laws and policies, creating and maintaining strong grantee relationships and ensuring program transparency. Collaborate with other supervisors to resolve challenges and improve efficiency. Lead the creation, execution, and ongoing oversight of a significant statewide grant program that awards, manages,



and monitors multi-millions in grants annually (commonly over $55 million). Ensure program integrity, transparency, and effectiveness in a high-profile workplace subject to legislative and public scrutiny. Balance the needs of diverse grantees, including those with limited grant experience, while maintaining safeguards against fraud and ensuring compliance. Serve as the Division's lead to Operations Service Division office of grant management and National Park Service, establishing, coordinating and supporting success by fostering productive relationships, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. 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

Four (4) years of professional experience in grant administration or compliance. Two (2) years of supervisory experience that includes working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, understanding of labor contracts sufficient to interview and select staff affirmatively, assignment of work, scheduling, and performance management. Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, rules, policies and concepts governing grant programs sufficient to administer statewide grant programs. Analytical and critical thinking skills to review complex financial and program data, interpret regulations, identify issues, and develop practical solutions to complex policy and program administration issues. Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills sufficient to balance competing priorities and deliver results across a wide variety of high-profil

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