Public Water Inventory Update Support - Planner Senior State

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* Working Title:

Public Water Inventory Update Support*
* ** Job Class:
Planner Senior State*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 96063

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, up to 50% upon successful completion of probationary period

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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

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** Date Posted** : 08/15/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/04/2026

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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** :
Yes, occasionally as needed for meetings

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** Salary Range:**  $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ 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 Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time Public Water Inventory Update Support - Planner Senior State position located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position ensures the protection of Minnesota public waters through the department's water regulatory activities. The primary purpose of this position is to support delivery of the Public Waters Inventory (PWI) Update as directed by the 2024 Minnesota State Legislature.

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* Responsibilities include:

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* + Project management activities supporting the technical review team in their evaluation of lakes, wetlands, and watercourses including planning resources, schedule management, and problem-solving.

+ Lead public outreach and engagement efforts, including facility and logistics planning, communications and implementation of public meetings.

+ Support public comment process by ensuring robust public engagement, comment management, and development of responses with technical support.

+ Maintain project website and communication tools throughout life of the project.

+ Assist with other project management support activities within the section and division.

+ Ensure all tasks are carried out efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with established division and agency-level policies and protocols.

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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + A Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, conservation, ecology, environmental science, water or natural resources management, or related field.

+ Two (2) years demonstrated project management experience leading a team or project in a natural resources or environmental field, including planning, coordination, and tracking of timelines.

+ Written and verbal communications skills sufficient to translate highly technical information into public-facing documents and presentations that are understandable, accessible, and audience-specific.

+ Interpersonal skills sufficient to cultivate professional networks, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

+ Experience in planning and facilitation skills sufficient to coordinate and facilitate project team meetings and/or workshops, public meetings, and public engagement.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite sufficient to produce and maintain word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Four (4) years demonstrated project…