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Working Title: Assistant Director for Programs and Policy Development
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Water & Soil Resources Board
Job ID : 93734
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : Yes (hybrid)
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/22/2026
Closing Date : 05/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Water and Soil Resources Board
Division/Unit : Executive Team / Programs and Policy Development Division
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday – Friday
Travel Required : Yes (up to 10%)
Salary Range: $49.18 – $70.52 / hourly; $102,687 – $147,245 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 – Managerial Plan
FLSA Status : Exempt – Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.
This position will be assigned to the St. Paul, Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester or Waite Park office and may have the option to telework.
This position exists to achieve the agency’s mission: to work with partners to improve and protect Minnesota’s land and water resources. Core functions include implementing the state’s soil and water conservation policy, easement and land protection efforts, engineering services, landscape ecology, regulatory programs and related programs and activities all in coordination with the other two agency divisions. The assistant director for program and policy development oversees the conservation and protection efforts of Minnesota’s water and soil resources for present and future generations by engaging in effective staff planning, program development, enforcement of state law and rules, coordination and evaluation, research and study, policy development, fiscal control, federal coordination, and state legislation development.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Five (5) years of experience working in public policy, planning, agriculture, natural resources or environmental program management. NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in natural resources or environmental management, planning, agriculture, public administration or a related field of study may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
Three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience directing the work of conservation programs and staff.
Knowledge of the legislative process, procedures for writing and passing bills, committee structure and legislative protocol to recommend regulation changes and help guide proposals through the rulemaking and legislative process.
Experience in long-range and strategic planning, developing operational plans, developing procedures and directing projects.
Knowledge of government budgeting processes, including biennial budget development, proposal and administration sufficient to develop and manage a budget involving multiple funding sources.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to audiences and the media.
Preferred Qualifications
More than five (5) years of experience working in public policy, planning, agriculture, natural resources or environmental program management.
A bachelor’s degree in natural resources or environmental management, planning, agriculture, public administration or a related field of study.
Experience in delivering public service.
Knowledge of conservation programs and responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
The Board of Water and Soil Resources will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
It is the policy of the Board of Water & Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:
Employment Reference Check
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Education/License Verification
Driver’s License DMV Check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
