**Working Title: Calcareous Fen Program Coordinator** **Job Class: Natural Resources Program Coordinator** **Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources** + **Job ID** : 91844 + **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** : 2/5/2026 + **Closing Date** : 2/25/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources + **Division/Unit** : Ecological and Water Resources / Conservation Management & Rare Resources + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, occasionally + **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + 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 exists to coordinate and implement the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) statutory requirements to identify, list, and regulate impacts to calcareous fens, to administer funds dedicated to calcareous fen mitigation and provide scientific expertise on calcareous fens. Primary responsibilities include: + Maintaining accurate data and information pertinent to the DNR’s responsibilities for calcareous fens including maintaining the DNR’s official list of calcareous fens and refining calcareous fen informational resources. This responsibility includes supporting and leading elements of the DNR’s calcareous fen listing process. + Coordinating, facilitating, and communicating about program direction for development of calcareous fen guidance, completion of technical activities, and recordkeeping for all DNR staff engaged in calcareous fen work. + Directing the preparation of calcareous fen management plans (CFMP) for projects affecting calcareous fens. This responsibility includes maintaining CFMP templates and coordinating DNR’s roles in CFMP development. + Administering calcareous fen mitigation funding including developing procedures for the DNR to review and approve how calcareous fen mitigation funds are to be used and completing mitigation fund reporting requirements. + Analyzing state, federal and division plans and legislation relating to calcareous fens to provide recommendations for ensuring calcareous fen protection. + Directing outreach activities and information dissemination related to calcareous fens. This full-time, classified 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. Job responsibilities will entail occasional full day field work and occasional overnight travel. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, hydrology, conservation biology, water resources, or closely related field. + Three years of professional experience in wetland ecology, ecological monitoring, and wetland regulations. + Experience implementing facilitation, conflict resolution, and collaborative decision-making strategies. + Well-developed human relations skills, including facilitation of meetings to drive project progress and decision making, conflict resolution/negotiation skills to achieve consensus on challenging natural resource issues, and seeking to understand varying perspectives. + Budgeting, purchasing, and financial oversight skills. + Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. + Ability to coordinate multiple project and program teams through effective meeting convening and coordination, drafting products with multiple team contributors, and decision support for department leadership. + Excellent writing and communication skills sufficient to translate scientific findings and technical information for a variety of audiences and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. + Thorough knowledge of wetland ecology including familiarity with the plants, soils, hydrology and chemistry associated with calcareous fens. + Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations impacting wetland and calcareous fen conservation efforts (i.e. Wetlands Conservation Act, Public Waters Permit Program, Clean Water Act, and others) and ability to apply these laws in environmental review and project development. + Proficiency in personal computers, particularly in using word processing, spreadsheets, database, and mapping software. **Preferred Qualifications** + Advanced degree in ecology, botany, hydrology, conservation biology, water resources, or closely related field. + Basic knowledge or experience with using the DNR’s Natural Heritage Information System (or similar). + Basic knowledge of Minnesota Endangered and Threatened Species regulations. + Experience reviewing projects for potential environmental impacts. + Experience leading/managing a wetland-related project or program. + Experience with developing and executing contracts with vendors. + Experience managing a project or program budget. **Additional Requirements** This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency. 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. 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. 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