Training Administrator - State Program Administrator Senior

Training Administrator
Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior

• Job
• Location:
  
  St Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, up to 50% of the time
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Closing Date: 9/23/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Parks and Trails
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, Occasionally
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 hourly / $60,030 - $88,030 annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 provide consistent statewide training and logistical support to train employees within the Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) through contracts, coordination, and implementation in consultation with committees and programs for continuous improvement of departmental processes.

• Perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees. Encourage a diverse workplace, treat others with respect, and contribute to work groups. Support the overall mission of the DNR.
• Establish a framework for annual customer service training for the Parks and Trails Division. Lead the development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of customer service training for the entire division, tailored to all roles and responsibilities.
• Provide training support through development, coordination, tracking, and delivery of division specific training. Ensure education, training, and development needs and requirements of the Department, Division, and employee are met.
• Serve as a standing member on the Enforcement and Emergency Services Team. Provide leadership and support to team members. Work with other divisions to coordinate training.
• Serve as a standing member on the Parks and Trails Annual Training Team
• Provide training support through coordination, delivery, tracking, and recordkeeping of division specific resource management training. Ensure that the training needs and requirements of the Department, Division, resource management program and employee are met.

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. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis for meetings, training, and onboarding.

• Three (3) years of professional level experience in training and development, including logistics, natural resources management, or emergency services. A bachelor's degree in a Natural Resources related field, Training and Development, Business Administration, areas of resource management, recreation, and public contact, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Project management skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion at one time.
• Organizational and time management skills sufficient to address multiple demands on work time and meet tight timelines and deadlines. High level of…