Peatland Resilience Project Coordinator - Natural Resources Program Coordinator

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* Working Title:

Peatland Resilience Project Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
Natural Resources Program Coordinator*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 94498

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** Location** :
Duluth

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, up to 50%

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/03/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/23/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Ecological and Water Resources

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Occasionally, as needed.

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** Salary Range:**  $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

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** End Date** : 07/15/2029

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

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No

** 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 Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire one (1) Full-Time Temporary Unclassified Peatland Resilience Project Coordinator located in Duluth, MN. This is a temporary project anticipated to go through July 15, 2029. The purpose of this position is to document peatland protection processes on DNR administered lands, lead coordination efforts with Tribal Nations on peatland restoration projects and related initiatives, complete instructional documents for guiding future peatland protection and restoration projects and provide coordination and support for several peatland restoration projects on DNR administered lands.

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* Responsibilities include:

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* + Coordinate an interdisciplinary DNR project team(s) who will contribute towards the completion of the peatland restoration projects.

+ Project management of the Peatland Resilience Project and the project team, including contributing towards data and geospatial (GIS) collection/inventory/analysis, developing an evaluation methodology, and providing decision-making support to DNR leadership.

+ Management of CPRG funds distribution to Tribal Nations interested in peatland restoration and related work. This includes developing appropriate fund distribution, ensuring grant requirements are met, and providing technical expertise to interested Tribal Nations to aide in developing project scopes.

+ Collate all process steps involved in peatland restoration projects and peatland protection projects into an instructional guide(s) that can be used in future peatland initiatives.

+ Provide project management, contracting, team coordination, and other support for peatland restoration projects on DNR lands.

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 is a temporary position that will end three years after the date of hire (anticipated 07/15/2029)

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology, ecology, conservation ecology, biology, botany, natural resource management, soil science or a similar field of study.

+ Three (3) years of professional experience in managing natural resource related projects where at least two (2) of those years were in wetland/peatland ecology, wetland/peatland restoration, wetland/peatland hydrology, or similar field.

+ Well-developed human relations skills, including listening, facilitation, and conflict resolution/negotiation skills.

+ Proficient project management and team coordination skills.

+ Experience in facilitation methods, conflict resolution, and collaborative decision-making.

+ Knowledge of peatland restoration techniques and methods.

+ Knowledge of peatland hydrology, peatland geology, wetland hydrology, peatland ecology, soil science, peatland plant and animal taxonomy, or similar fields of study.

+ Excellent writing and communication skills, sufficient to translate scientific findings and technical information for a variety of audiences.

+ Time budgeting, planning, and decision-making are skills sufficient to effectively balance, coordinate and implement numerous tasks simultaneously.

+ Budgeting, purchasing, and financial oversight skills.

+ Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Proficiency in personal computers, particularly in using word processing, spreadsheets, database and…