Job Information
State of Minnesota Lands Strategic Planner / Planning Director State in Bemidji, Minnesota
Working Title: Lands Strategic Planner
Job Class: Planning Director State
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/11/2024
Closing Date : 05/01/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Lands and Minerals
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, occasionally
Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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Job Summary
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) Lands Strategic Planner position. This position initiates, plans and executes real estate-related strategic policy, planning and continuous improvement efforts that are complex, interdisciplinary, and/or interagency, with a special emphasis on school trust land policy and management. It also provides planning support to key interdisciplinary teams made up of department staff and leadership to integrate a department-wide strategic approach to Department of Natural Resources' land asset management and policy efforts.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting public lands related strategic planning, policy and continuous improvement projects and decision making.
Serving as the department’s coordinator for school trust land related projects and activities.
Managing public lands-related interdisciplinary teams and planning projects and supporting interdisciplinary leadership teams and work teams.
The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations: Saint Paul, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, or New Ulm, MN. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full-time or part-time basis which is subject to change. Some in-state travel, particularly to DNR’s central office, may be required depending on business needs. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration/policy, urban and regional planning, natural resources management, or business administration and at least three years of experience leading policy, planning, strategic projects and/ or continuous improvement projects to meet project objectives OR
Associate’s degree with at least five years’ experience leading policy, planning, strategic projects and/ or continuous improvement projects to meet project objectives.
Demonstrated experience using project management tools, strategic planning frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies to successfully lead and complete projects.
Project management skills sufficient to independently manage multiple projects at various stages of completion at one time
Communication skills sufficient to develop and adapt communications as necessary to engage specific audiences in planning activities and relate well to DNR staff and leadership, external partners and stakeholders, and members of the public.
Skills in group process, meeting preparation and meeting facilitation for diverse audiences that include internal professional and technical staff, senior agency leaders, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience successfully facilitating teams and/or groups that may have diverse and/or conflicting objectives to manage through conflict and develop mutually beneficial outcomes.
Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams, sufficient to complete spreadsheets, write and generate reports and facilitate online meetings and group processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters’ degree in public administration, public policy, urban and regional planning, natural resources management, business administration, or related field.
Bachelors’ degree in the relevant fields listed above plus five years of professional experience in natural resources or environmental policy/program administration, public or non-profit program administration, planning, project management, or policy development.
OR Associates’ degree in the relevant fields listed above plus seven years of professional experience in natural resources or environmental policy/program administration, public or non-profit program administration, planning, project management, or policy development.
Knowledge of laws, regulations and policy which impact the state’s public land portfolio and natural resources.
Knowledge of the factors that affect the real estate industry, both public and private
Advanced training and/or certification in Six Sigma continuous improvement methods
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
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.