State Program Administrator Senior- Parks and Trails Development Specialist

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* Working Title:

Parks and Trails Development Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Senior*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 96439

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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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** :
Unlimited

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

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** Date Posted** : 09/01/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/21/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** : DNR Parks & Trails

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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

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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** :
Nonexempt

+ 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 Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Parks and Trails Development Specialist position 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 Parks and Trails Division's development program on a statewide basis. The incumbent will provide leadership, continuous improvement, strong communications, 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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

+ Support,coordinate, implement, and in some instances lead,newdevelopmentandrehabilitationprojects forparks,trails, andwateraccessfacilities, with funding that may include bonding,Legacy, water recreation, LCCMR, Land and Water Conservation, and grants on a statewide basis to ensure all programs goals, policies and procedural requirements are met.

+ Support and coordinate Parks and Trails division'sfacilitiesandinfrastructureprograms withDNRManagement

Resourcestoset standards for process, programs, designs, and initiatives related to division priorities.

+ Support,coordinate,and considerthenatural and culturalresourceimpacts relatedto statewide development activities by working with resource management group and MN Historical Society contractors, or other consultants. Consulting with the State Historic Preservation Office and other government agencies.

+ Assistwiththedivision'scapitalfundingprioritiesandbudgetpreparation. Managebudgetaryresources tomeetprogram needs by supporting the preparation of reviewing, justifying, and evaluating budgets and statewide spending plans. The capital budget includes several funding types, such as bonding, Legacy, LCCMR, water recreation account, and federal and local grants.

+ 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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Three (3) years of professional level experience working with construction project management / planning including facilitating meetings, coordinating and tracking activities, managing processes, and analyzing data.

While not required, a bachelor's degree in natural resource management, outdoor recreation management, natural science, public administration, public space planning and design, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

To be considered, applicants must also demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

+ Project management skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion at one time.

+ Knowledge of facility projects, infrastructure construction, capital asset project management, building codes, rules, and laws.

+ Demonstrated experience reviewing building, or site-based construction drawings.

+ Knowledge of fiscal…