Working Title: Environmental Review Project Manager
Job Class: Planner Senior State
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 87878
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 8/11/2025
Closing Date : 9/2/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Ecological & Water Resources
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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 will fulfill the state's responsibilities under the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act by coordinating, developing, and preparing environmental review documents, primarily Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAWs). It would also provide project management and process support for other project managers conducting Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and DNR's technical representative to the Environmental Quality Board.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Conduct and manage complete environmental review of EAW projects for which the DNR is responsible so that the rules and requirements of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and the Minnesota Rules are fully met.
Organize and conduct planning activities necessary to prepare EAWs and EISs for which the DNR is the responsible governmental unit (RGU).
Assess project proposals for the need for mandatory or discretionary EAWs and EISs.
Support EIS Project Managers with items such as planning, communications, consultant management, budgetary and financial matters.
Support the DNR Technical Representative to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) on special interagency projects, events, environmental review program maintenance and improvement activities, or routine reports.
This position may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, natural resource management, policy and planning, political science, or a closely related field.
2 years of professional experience in the areas of soil, geology, water resources or hydrology, land use, biology, ecology, fish and wildlife, or related planning work.
1 year or more of professional project management experience sufficient to identify risks, critical paths, and resources and coordinate the work of others across multiple simultaneous operations.
Human relations skills sufficient to motivate, guide, train and build consensus with clients, peers, and staff.
Excellent writing and communication skills sufficient to generate and translate highly technical information for a variety of audiences.
Proficiency with databases and shared network drives; spreadsheets, presentation and word processing programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite.
Proficiency with digital calendars, email and virtual meeting platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, sufficient to schedule meetings, lead meetings, screen-share, and collaborate on documents.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in public administration, business, natural resources management, policy and planning, political science, or related field.
A detailed understanding of the major steps and milestones of the environmental review processes that occur in Minnesota.
Experience writing EAWs or EISs.
Experience as the Responsible Governmental Unit project manager for state or federal environmental review.
Formal project management training or certification.
Experience planning and leading meetings (internal teams or external workshops/public events).
Experience planning out and executing many concurrent activities and identifying critical path.
Experience with water resource planning and management in state, federal, or local units of government.
Knowledge of formal environmental review laws, procedures, and policies.
Additional Requirements
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. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Employment Reference Check
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Education/license 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.
