Working Title: Division Program Planner
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 93575
Location : St. Paul or Hibbing
Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/27/2026
Closing Date : 05/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Lands and Minerals Central Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 5%
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 02/01/2028
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 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals is seeking to fille one (1) temporary, full-time Planner Principal State position. The approximate end date of this position is June 30th, 2028, but could be ended at any time.
This purpose of this position is to improve metallic mineral mining permitting and environmental review and products, services, or processes. To accomplish this, the position implements strategic initiatives that address systematic issues arising out of metallic mining policy and regulatory work. This position receives direction from the leadership of the DNR's Lands and Minerals division. However, the position often works across the agency and across agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Department of Iron Range and Rehabilitation (IRRR) and the Governor's Office. This position also coordinates staff within the agency and across agencies to complete assignments and projects as requested.
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 an annual telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in public administration, business, environmental planning, natural resources management, biological sciences, geology, reclamation, soil sciences, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field.
Three (3) years of professional management experience in the field of natural resources, environmental program administration, or related field.
Demonstrated interpersonal and human relations skills, along with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, sufficient to establish ongoing effective, positive, trusting and professional relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
Project management skills to identify risks, critical paths, and resources and coordinate the work of others across multiple simultaneous operations.
Demonstrated time management skills, sufficient to balance multiple tasks, projects and priorities.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects that may not have hard deadlines but need to be advanced through the permitting process.
Ability to understand complex scientific and technical data and how it may impact permitting and environmental review.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in public administration, business, environmental planning, natural resources management, engineering management, or related field.
Leadership abilities sufficient to move multi-agency and public-based groups toward common goals.
Demonstrated ability to identify and communicate points of commonality derived from multiple sources across multiple state divisions or agencies.
Two (2) years or more of experience managing complex projects.
Knowledge of policies, statutes and rules as they apply to mining, particularly the procedural requirements of metallic mining policy and regulatory work.
Ability to use and/or interpret projects using Geographic Information Systems, Microsoft Project, and/or statistical analysis software sufficient to apply to the planning process.
Strong analytical and research skills sufficient to interpret information on geology, hydrology, minerals and other resources that influence natural resource management activities.
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 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. 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.
