Working Title: Acquisition and Development Program Supervisor

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 81078

• Location : St. Paul; Bemidji; Grand Rapids; New Ulm

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/25/2024

• Closing Date : 11/14/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Parks and Trails

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota’s natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission.

The DNR Division of Parks and Trails is currently seeking an Acquisition and Development Program Supervisor. The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations: Saint Paul, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, or New Ulm, MN. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection. This position exists to supervise, direct, develop, evaluate, and manage the Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) acquisition and development management program that resides in the Resource and Asset Management (RAM) Section. This position provides staff supervision, leadership, and program direction so the acquisition and development management program is meeting long-range development and acquisition goals by collaboratively working with associated budgets, priorities, and procedures for the division and agency.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the statewide program expert in providing recommendations and leadership to the Department, Division Leadership Team, resource specialists, park & trail supervisors and other Division and/or agency staff.

• Represent the Division’s acquisition and development program to other divisions and agencies.

• Audit and evaluate program progress toward achieving objectives through development and review of program reports and communication with staff interacting with the program.

• In partnership with the section manager and division leadership, set capital development and acquisition goals and associated budget.

• Coordinate project work with staff and contracts surrounding cultural resource processes and reviews for the division.

• Supervise, direct and coordinate professional staff performing complex and high-profile capital development and real estate activities for the division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years professional level experience in a natural resource setting, agency, or organization; including project management, budget development and fiscal management, work planning and partnership, and capital development management experience.

• A Bachelor’s or advanced level Degree in Natural or Cultural Resource Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Science, Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

• Two (2) years supervisory or lead work experience to professional staff in planning and coordinating project management for a multi-discipline environment.

• Experience preparing and managing budgets (e.g., setting goals, itemizing expenses, proposing expenditures, directing changes, cost/benefit analysis etc.).

• Ability to treat employees inclusively in the areas of accommodation, scheduling, job expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and professional development.

• Experience planning and implementing a broad range of natural and cultural resource and/or project management activities such as land acquisition, initiating, tracking and completing capital development activities, working with federal, state, and local units of government on required permitting, and/or leading efforts to establish and maintain comprehensive division capital development management proposals for project funding.

• Excellent communication skills sufficient to prepare and provide effective reports and presentations to the public, staff, division leadership, the legislature, and other agencies to provide program information, develop partnerships, justify program initiatives, and garner program support.

• Significant knowledge of and experience using principles and practices of acquisition and development, natural and cultural resource management, including but not limited to community ecology, biology, archeology, geology, water and soil resources, capital development, engineering, landscape architecture, required federal and state laws sufficient to maintain professional credibility and provide leadership for integrating capital development management philosophies within the Division.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher-level degree in Natural or Cultural Resource Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Science, Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field.

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.

• Leadership competencies including integrity and trust, motivating others, vision orientation, building an effective team, dealing with ambiguity, politically savvy, customer focused, planning, creativity, and continuous learning.

• Skill in managing facilitating meetings, committees, and conference calls to meet goals, objectives, and initiatives.

• Experience conducting long range strategic planning with the ability to set long-term and short-term goals and objectives that equitably empower all employees, stakeholders, and the public.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.