State Prog Admin Sr

Working Title: Parks and Trails Development Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, up to 50%
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/30/2026
• Closing Date: 02/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Parks and Trails
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• 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.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill two (2) State Program Administrator Senior (Parks and Trails Development Specialist) positions in St. Paul, MN. Days of work are Monday - Friday. Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm.

This position will assist and coordinate the Division of Parks and Trails development program on a statewide basis. The incumbent will provide leadership, continuous improvement, strong communication, and serve as a technical expert for the division in the implementation of park, trail, and water access development projects, which includes, but is not limited to trails, roads, public water access, renewable energy, campgrounds, bridges, buildings, day use areas, overnight facilities, and utility systems.

• Lead, coordinate, support, and implement new development and rehabilitation projects for parks, trails, and water access facilities, with funding that may include bonding, Legacy, water recreation, LCCMR, Land and Water Conservation, and grants on a statewide basis to ensure all program goals, policies and procedural requirements are met.
• Lead, coordinate, support, and monitor the division’s facilities and infrastructure programs with DNR Management Resources to set standards for process, programs, designs, and initiatives related to division priorities.
• Lead, coordinate, support, and evaluate the natural and cultural resource impacts related to all statewide development activities by working with resource management group and MN Historical Society archeologist and historians consulting with the State Historic Preservation Office and other government agencies.
• Lead, coordinate, support, and monitor the capital budget expenditures for park, trail, and public water access development projects. The capital budget includes several funding types, such as bonding, Legacy, LCCMR, water recreation account, and federal and local grants.
• Assist with the division’s capital funding priorities and budget preparation. Manage budgetary resource to meet program needs by preparing, justifying, and evaluating budgets and statewide spending plans.
• Represent the division in working with other department divisions, government organizations, parks and recreation and trail organizations, user groups, and non‑profit organizations, such as the National Park Service, the Department of Administration / MMB, buildings and signs team, and the Parks and Trails Council of MN.

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.

• Three (3) years of professional level experience working with project management / planning including facilitating meetings, coordinating and tracking activities, managing processes, and analyzing data.
• While not required, a degree in natural resource management, outdoor…