Soil Conservationist jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Position is responsible for interagency coordination within their assigned work area in order for BWSR to carry out its statutory responsibilities under M.S. Chapters 103 A, B, C, D, E, and the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. This position exists to provide technical, leadership assistance, and implementation guidance to BWSR staff, soil and water conservation districts, watershed management organizations, cities, joint powers boards and watershed districts, counties and other grant recipients involved in preparing and implementing water quality and quantity restoration and protection projects, practices, and BWSR approved and locally adopted plans. This position provides fiscal and administrative oversight and guidance, technical training, and planning assistance to local units of government involved in implementing local comprehensive water and land management programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Water & Land Management, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Civil/Agricultural/Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years professional experience in water and soil resource management, hydrology, watershed management, water quality practices, land use planning, or closely related technical fields.
• Knowledge of the structure, organizational procedures and inter-organizational dynamics of local, regional, state, and federal government and their boards, commissions, agencies, and affiliated associations.
• Knowledge of political and fiscal processes related to water and soil conservation.
• Skills: Oral and written communication skills that include the ability to explain technical matters to the staff and officials of local government units and the general public. Being self-motivated and able to work independently. Negotiation, mediation, and interpersonal management skills to resolve personnel and interagency conflict

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for or with local units of government.
• Procedural understanding of the grant programs administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,788.00 - $94,001.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55155