Source Water Protection Planning Supervisor - Planning Program Supv

Working Title:

Source Water Protection Planning Supervisor Job Class:
Planning Program Supervisor Agency:
Health Department

• Job : 90987

• Location :
  Various Telework Eligible :
  Yes, up to 50%

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 1/19/2026.

• Date Posted : 01/13/2026

• Closing Date : 01/27/2026

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit :
  Environmental Health - Drinking Water Protection Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes, up to 25%

• Salary Range: $38.16 - $54.97 / hourly; $79,678 - $114,777 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status :
  Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  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 Health is seeking a Source Water Protection Planning Program Supervisor to provide leadership and statewide oversight of wellhead and source water protection planning efforts. This position directs staff and program activities, ensures consistent application of policies, advances initiatives that protect drinking water sources, and coordinates with internal teams, local governments, and state and federal partners. The supervisor guides program development, oversees plan review processes, leads communication and outreach strategies, and contributes to statewide policy and planning initiatives.

• Lead and supervise planning staff, including performance management, training, workload coordination, and daily operational oversight.

• Direct source water protection planning activities, ensuring consistent statewide plan development, review, and implementation aligned with program standards and regulatory requirements.

• Advance program development, including updating policies, developing guidance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate with state, federal, and local partners to integrate source water protection priorities into broader water and natural resource management efforts.

• Guide outreach, education, and communication efforts to support public water systems and promote understanding of source water protection.

• Participate in statewide policy and planning initiatives, contributing to issue analysis, legislative proposals, and department planning processes.

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location. Work locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations:
St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, or Fergus Falls.

• Four years of experience developing, reviewing, or managing environmental or water resource plans, including experience coordinating with government agencies or community partners.

AND

• Coaching, mentoring, and/or developing staff while building relationships.

• Experience leading a new initiative that includes integration with numerous partners.

• Demonstrated planning skills sufficient to plan and organize large projects, prioritize, and make recommendations or decisions on the direction of a project.

A Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, or microbiology, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience; a Master’s degree in these fields may substitute for 18 months of experience; and a Doctorate degree in these fields may substitute for two years of experience.