Job Class: Natural Resources Supervisor

- Job ID: 97685
- Location: St. Paul
- 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: Yes

Working Title: District Manager

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

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 resolutio

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