Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Are you looking to continue your career as a fire instructor? We have a great opening to enhance fire training in northern Minnesota. Join the DNR Division of Forestry as a fire training technician and be part of a team helping to stop fires safely, efficiently and effectively. This position is located in Bemidji, and includes some response to fires within Minnesota and nationally. Learn more and apply by searching job ID 78372 at http://mn.gov/mmb/careers The application is open through August 1 – apply now for this excellent opportunity!

At the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), safety is our top priority. We are seeking a dedicated Safety Administrator to help us maintain our commitment to a safe working environment. Our DNR staff work in diverse outdoor settings, often encountering various potential hazards. As a Safety Administrator, you will be a crucial technical advisor on safety, health, and environmental issues. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with the DNR safety team to develop, implement, and oversee safety and health programs, as well as designing and conducting comprehensive safety training. This role is based out of our central region headquarters in St. Paul. To learn more and apply, search for job ID 78447 at mn.gov/mmb/careers. The application deadline is August 5, 2024.

The DNR is seeking to fill multiple permanent, full-time Contract & Senior Contract Officer positions in the Regional Services unit. The selected candidates will have the option to report to one of the following locations: Bemidji, Grand Rapids, New Ulm, or St. Paul, MN. Specific location will be determined at time of selection. These positions exist to perform and administer contract functions of the Department of Natural Resources on a statewide basis for construction and service projects. These positions evaluate, review, and approve or reject contract submissions by Department staff for compliance with Department of Administration standards, state and federal regulations and/or procedures and DNR policy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 🌳Develop and administer the contracting process for maintenance, repair, resource development, remodeling, construction, and service contracts of the DNR. Ensure that conflicts of interest do not arise, and that all contracts support the DNR mission. 🌳Provide oversight, advice, technical assistance, and direction and training to DNR staff to obtain, maintain and execute contract services so that all legal requirements and the needs of the Department are met. 🌳Assist unit staff and managers in processing contract and fiscal related activities to ensure timely processing of various tasks. 🌳Evaluate, critique, and approve or reject all construction and services contracts bid packages proposed by contract staff, as needed. 🌳Process contracts for divisions and communicate improvements or corrective action necessary; and review all supporting documents for completeness of information. Apply by July 30! Search for Job ID 75137 at https://ow.ly/Bej650SEQnN

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a motivated communicator to fill the Regional Information Officer position in Grand Rapids, MN. This individual will lead, develop and execute a proactive, regional communication and outreach program with cross-divisional and statewide impact and implications. This position coordinates agency-wide, cross-divisional communication initiatives which are regionally based but with statewide impact. This position provides leadership, strategic direction and overall guidance on communications, public relations and outreach issues for the Regional Management Team. Responsibilities include: 👨💻 Developing and executing regional communication and outreach efforts that have regional and statewide impact and that support DNR's strategies and initiatives. 👨💻 Leading statewide communications efforts for events and initiatives that originate or take place in the region. 👨💻 Developing internal and external communications plans and deliverables for multiple platforms and regional, divisional, and agency-wide customers that communicates agency priorities and enhances the end users' experience through informational and public relations efforts. 👨💻 Serving as the regional communication authority; provide media training and communications policy guidance for agency staff and the regional director. 👨💻 Training for and serving when assigned as a Public Information Officer on the Regional Incident Support Team (RIST) or Incident Management Team (IMT) so that emergency communications and operations are supported and effective. 👨💻 The position will also serve as the regional communications coordinator in crisis situations as appropriate or assigned. Apply by August 5! Search for Job ID 72224 at: https://ow.ly/eaIs50SEOXP

Are you interested in protecting and restoring biologically diverse sites and species? Make it your career! Join the Division of Parks & Trails as the District Resource Specialist, based in Sauk Rapids, MN. The position will oversee the resource management program, develop and apply statewide resource management policy, and provide their expertise to division staff and external partners. A bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a life science or physical science field and three years of experience in protecting, restoring and managing natural resources is required. Learn more about the role and apply by Monday, July 15, on our careers website: https://lnkd.in/gXUd3vrN You can also search job ID 73824 at mn.gov/mmb/careers. 

Congratulations to 81 communities awarded $16 million through our ReLeaf and Shade Tree grants. Funded by the 2023 Minnesota State Legislature, these grants will help communities address emerald ash borer and other invasive pests across the state. Awardees include nonprofits, municipalities, towns, a tribal government & a school district. Many projects will help in areas of environmental justice concern. Communities can plant trees and increase urban tree management and will preserve and improve our community forests for the future. A full list of grant recipients is available on our webpage. https://lnkd.in/gsfgfXXi

Summertime is the perfect season for being outdoors in Minnesota 🐦🧭🎣 Brush up on your outdoor skills (or learn a new one!) with the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webinar series! Our summer line-up covers a range of exciting topics, including: 🌻 Conservation updates on the common loon 🌻 An introduction to bird watching  🌻 All about micro-fishing 🌻 The basics of orienteering 🌻 And much more! See the full line-up of webinars: mndnr.gov/discover. Remember, registration is free but required to attend.

We are seeking a motivated individual to take on an Intermediate Forester position in the Lewiston Area with the Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division. This individual will have the opportunity to practice hardwood management in a unique corner of the state. There will be a variety of projects that this forester will be responsible for. Developing relationships with various DNR partners and non-government organizations will be critical in this work. This position provides a workload that is as diverse as the landscape in an area with great outdoor recreation opportunities.   Responsibilities Include: 🌳 Division of Forestry State Land Management including: timber harvest appraisal, design, and administration, silviculture, forest inventory, and invasive species treatment 🌳 Wildfire Prevention and Suppression 🌳 Cooperative Forest Management   Qualifications include: 🌳 Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Science/Management (or a closely-related field of academic study) from a university program accredited by the Society of American Foresters or comparable accrediting institution, or current Society of American Foresters Certified Forester status. 🌳 Two (2) years forest management experience 🌳 Human relations skills sufficient to assign and monitor the work of staff; resolve problems with loggers, clients, the public, and other employees; conduct training classes; and represent the division on committees and task forces. 🌳 Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and principles to other resource professionals and the public in verbal and written format.   Apply by July 11! Search for Job ID 72489 at https://lnkd.in/eFcYg-a.

It’s a beautiful day to tour a state fish hatchery and “Fish with the Commish!” ☀🐟 Members of Minnesota Trout Unlimited, Student Angler Tournament Trail, Woman Fly Fishers of Minnesota and other guests toured Crystal Springs Hatchery and fished for trout with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen at Whitewater State Park this afternoon. The group fished at the site of a recently completed stream restoration that stabilized 1,800 feet of the Whitewater River channel to enhance the stream’s ecology, reduce water quality impairments, and improve aquatic habitat and public safety. More such stream restorations, and also dam modification projects and culvert replacements, will be completed thanks to last year’s historic Get Out MORE funding. The Get Out MORE investments also provide key funding to restore our state’s aging fish hatcheries, including the Crystal Springs Hatchery in Winona County. Commissioner Strommen led the group on a tour through Crystal Springs and highlighted major renovations planned for the hatchery, which include constructing a new hatchery building and replacing degraded raceways and waterlines. Learn more about these once-in-a-generation investments at https://lnkd.in/dR5YC5TE.

🌳 This past Saturday, City of South St. Paul planted around 90 trees to help restore their urban forest, which lost a third of its trees to emerald ash borer. With the help of Tree Trust, Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, and local volunteers, a diverse variety of tree species were planted to create a resilient tree canopy for future generations. Representative Hansen and DNR Assistant Commissioner Lotthammer joined the effort and highlighted the historic funding provided by the Minnesota Legislature over the past two years to help communities across the state. Funding for today’s planting was provided by DNR as part of a Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund grant supporting 35 communities that will plant 2,500 trees and treat about 4,000 trees against EAB across the state. 📷 Tree Trust and local volunteers plant trees along South Saint Paul's Boulevard. 📷 From left, Jimmy Francis, mayor of South Saint Paul; Representative Rick Hansen; Representative Sonya Harper; Shannon Lotthammer, DNR Assistant Commissioner; and Jared Smith, Executive Director & CEO at Tree Trust