Working Title: PRAP Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Water & Soil Resources Board
Job ID : 93298
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 04/13/2026.
Date Posted : 04/06/2026
Closing Date : 04/27/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Water and Soil Resources Board
Division/Unit : Strategy and Operations Division/ Organizational Effectiveness Section
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes (up to 5%)
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Job Class Option : Process Improvement
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota 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 will work out of the Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Paul or Waite Park office and may have the option to telework.
This position is responsible for leadership and coordination of the Performance Review and Assistant Program (PRAP) initiative, which assesses the performance of local units of government that are responsible land and water conservation activities. The position ensures compliance with state statutes, rules, and legislative directives, and focuses on four key aspects of local government units' (LGUs) performance: administration, planning, execution, and communication and coordination. LGUs that this role coordinates with and guides include soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, and counties. The PRAP initiative has three components that this role is responsible for: performance review, assistance, and reporting. The position provides coordination, management, training, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all components via direction and interaction with the Board of Water and Soil Resources
(BWSR) staff, BWSR Board members, local government boards and staff, and state legislators and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of professional experience in natural resources, soil and water conservation, or closely related field, including watershed management and local government administration. NOTE: A Bachelor's degree in Planning, Water and Land Management, Environmental or Natural Resources Science, Social Science, or a related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.
Knowledge of planning methodologies, program subject matter, and inter-governmental relationships.
Knowledge of the structure and relationships between federal agencies, state agencies, and local governments such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Watershed Districts, Water Management Organizations and Counties.
Human relations skills in order to negotiate and build consensus, facilitate groups, and resolve conflict with divergent groups across program work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including federal, state, local agency staff and board members
Communication skills that include: the ability to explain complex political and fiscal matters to the public; the ability to present, discuss, and explain controversial matters in a professional manner; and to conduct public speaking engagements in an interesting and informative presentation.
Ability to work independently without close supervision, sufficient to meet established timetables, quality standards and complete program objectives.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three (3) years of experience in water planning or closely related activity.
More than three (3) years of experience coaching others to improve board, staff and /or organizational performance
Knowledge of structure and relationships between state agencies and local government in regard to water planning.
Coursework in facilitation or conflict resolution in order to effectively communicate with and make recommendations to local government
Organizational assessment skills including the ability to diagnose, analyze, and present findings and recommendations
Additional Requirements
The Board of Water and Soil Resources will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
It is the policy of the Board of Water & Soil 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
Driver's License DMV Check
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.
