Job Information
State of Minnesota Wildlife Section Manager - NR Program Manager in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Wildlife Section Manager
Job Class: Natural Resources Program Manager
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 80291
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/18/2024
Closing Date : 10/08/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Fish and Wildlife / F&W Director Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
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.
This position leads the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Section of Wildlife -- directing, managing, and implementing a comprehensive statewide wildlife habitat, populations, and research program, including hunting and trapping season management, wildlife programs, field operations, budget development, and personnel management to meet section, division, and department goals within budget and policy parameters. The incumbent also serves on the Division of Fish and Wildlife Leadership and Management Team and participates on interdisciplinary and interdivisional teams as assigned. The Section Manager is a leader in agency efforts to create and support a work team that reflects and supports the diversity of thought and experience present in Minnesota.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting a diverse, healthy, safe and productive work environment
Working collaboratively with Division of Fish and Wildlife managers and other divisions to implement departmental policies and programs
Working collaboratively with Division of Fish and Wildlife managers to make decisions on and administer division policies, programs and activities
Directing wildlife field operations across Minnesota
Directing wildlife population management and regulations work
Directing wildlife research programs
Directing wildlife section budget, fiscal management communications and administrative activities
Directing wildlife resource protection programs, including wildlife land acquisition.
This position will report to DNR Central Office in St. Paul but can be located at any of the following DNR locations: St. Paul, New Ulm, Grand Rapids, Bemidji, or Brainerd.
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 a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location or field sites on a regular basis for fieldwork, training, and meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources management or closely related area.
A minimum of three (3) years managerial or advanced supervisory experience directing and supervising wildlife management or research sufficient to advise, monitor and support section operations.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to maintain and prioritize workloads focusing on long-range issues and directions while meeting short-term operational demands and anticipating future expectations.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff and form/maintain interdisciplinary partnerships and teams.
Experience directing and overseeing budgets, programs, projects, and work of professional level staff.
Demonstrated human relations and communication skills, effective writing, listening, persuasion and ability to develop consensus among diverse interests in an objective and fair manner.
Conflict management skills to analyze and resolve ambiguous or controversial situations and make difficult decisions on policy/program direction, staff, budget, etc.
Problem solving skills sufficient to define, understand, analyze, prioritize and recommend solutions to complex problems related to operations, policy and program priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials, tribal and local governments, organizations, boards, or councils.
Demonstrated ability to lead a program or unit effectively while working within a larger organization in support of broader goals.
Demonstrated commitment to create and support work teams that reflect diversity of thought and experience.
Experience in long range and strategic planning as well as development of operational and project plans.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree or other education/training in areas pertinent to the position responsibilities.
Knowledge of current conservation issues facing Minnesota natural resources.
Knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of wildlife habitat management approaches such as restoration, enhancement, and protection in a collaborative environment involving multiple partners.
Knowledge of comprehensive strategic and operational planning procedures sufficient to direct and participate in the generation of strategic, species, habitat, unit and system plans.
Knowledge of statutes, policies, and legislative processes.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.
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.
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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing 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.