Federal Grants Supervisor - State Prog Admin Director

Working Title: Federal Grants Supervisor

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID : 77644

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/22/2024

Closing Date : 07/12/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit : Fish and Wildlife

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Occasionally

Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : Middle Management Association - MMA

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.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Federal Grants Supervisor. This position will report to work at the Central Office in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to provide supervisory oversight to all federal grant opportunities that are routed through the Fish and Wildlife Division. This position provides day-to-day supervision to division grants staff, provides direction regarding implementation of federal and non-federal grant programs, and oversees the division's compliance with all federal grant requirements to ensure the division(s) remain eligible to receive federal funds.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide day-to-day supervision and work direction to staff of federal programs routing through the Fish and Wildlife division and/or impacting the agency

Provide leadership in the Agency's Office of Conservation (OCI) federal program including program management, implementation of federal regulations and guidelines, ensuring the agency is capturing the maximum amount of eligible federal revenues through the program and is accurately forecasted in state budgets.

Oversee and lead other division high-profile federal programs (Like America the Beautiful) to maximize and leverage federal and state funding applied to conservation efforts.

Oversee, provide leadership, and coordinate for state long term monitoring and regulatory compliance for real property assets and capital equipment with federal interest, including broadband utility licensing, leases, easements, and sales.

Provide technical expertise, on special projects, relating to DNR initiatives. Projects may be short or long-term in nature and require research efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years professional level experience in a natural resource setting, agency, or organization; including budget development and fiscal management, work planning and partnership, and visitor management experience.

A Bachelor’s or advanced level Degree in Natural or Cultural Resource Management, Parks and Recreation, Natural Science, Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

Two (2) years supervisory or lead work experience to professional staff in planning and coordinating resource management for a multi-discipline environment.

Experience preparing and managing budgets (e.g., setting goals, itemizing expenses, projecting expenditures, forecasting revenues, directing changes, cost/benefit analysis etc.).

Experience assessing impacts, writing reports, and proposing resolution to issues.

Excellent communication skills sufficient to prepare and provide effective reports and presentations to the public, staff, division leadership, the legislature, and other agencies to provide program information, develop partnerships, justify program initiatives, and garner program support.

Ability to treat employees inclusively in the areas of accommodation, scheduling, job expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and professional development.

Ability to develop and implement new and/or modified federal compliance needs ensuring the agencies interests are not compromised.

Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple large federal grant programs.

Ability to effectively negotiate complex and challenging issues

Demonstrated experience working with auditors and developing audit responses.

Knowledge of land acquisition processes.

Ability to interpret and analyze GIS data.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or advanced-level Degree in Natural or Cultural Resource Management, Natural Science, Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science, or closely related field.

Five (5) years of progressive administrative and supervisory experience.

Leadership competencies including integrity and trust, motivating others, vision orientation, building an effective team, dealing with ambiguity, politically savvy, customer focused, planning, creativity, and continuous learning.

Experience analyzing GIS data.

Extensive working knowledge about the Office of Conservation (previously known as WSFR) Program.

Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental laws such as the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and/or Endangered Species Act.

Comprehensive knowledge of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological and Water Resources, water access, and Hunter Education Programs.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.