Deer Coordinator - Prog Coordinator

Working Title:
Deer Coordinator

Job Class:
Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job : 91616
• Location :
  St. Paul;
  Bemidji;
  Grand Rapids;
  Rochester;
  New Ulm
• Telework Eligible :
  Yes
• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 02/25/2026
• Closing Date : 03/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit :
  Fish and Wildlife / Big Game Program
• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required :
  Yes - Up to 20% of the time
• Salary Range : $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA Status :
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :
  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 DNR is currently seeking a  Coordinator to assist the Big Game Program Supervisor in the administration and implementation of a statewide program focused on deer, elk, and moose management, policy, and stakeholder engagement. This position will assist in the collection and dissemination of data; the development of regulations, legislative proposals, and strategic plans; provide consultation and coordination to land and wildlife managers, tribal biologists, researchers, and enforcement officers;

serve as a liaison with other agencies and groups; and provide information and education to the public. The Deer Coordinator may assist with development of big game program related content for the public and serve as a spokesperson and subject matter expert for the Big Game Program.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Big Game Program Supervisor in administration of big game seasons and regulatory process so that seasons are supported by enforceable rules and so that populations are sustained at appropriate levels. Assist Big Game Program Supervisor in harvest reporting, big game related webpage content, and regulations booklet development.
• Assist with implementation of the Minnesota White‑tailed Deer Management Plan, the 2016 Office of Legislative Auditors (OLA) evaluation of Minnesota deer population management, and the 2019 Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan.
• Assist with big game stakeholder input needs, including the Deer Advisory Committee, and serve as big game program subject matter expert and spokesperson for the DNR on big game program related issues.

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.

The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations:
Saint Paul, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Rochester, or New Ulm, MN. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife science, natural resources, conservation biology, ecology, biology, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in assessing biological or human dimensions data to coordinate and/or develop recommendations for the management of wildlife populations.
• Human relations skills sufficient to coordinate and achieve cooperation with the public, peers, and staff.
• Skills to direct colleagues and teams; plan, manage, and implement projects and programs with tight deadlines.
• Skills to effectively communicate with others, using appropriate style as necessary to further program objectives when not all staff or stakeholders are supportive.
• Oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex information in varied settings to a wide variety of audiences including the public, colleagues, and…