Working Title: Regional Training Conservationist

　　Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

　　Agency: Board of Water & Soil Resources

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/18/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/15/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Board of Water & Soil Resources /MAPE

　　Division/Unit : BWSR HR / Southern Region

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes-Up to 20% of the timeNo

　　Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually

　　Job Class Option : Conservation

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Hybrid work Eligible : Yes

　　Re-Posting : Yes

　　Supervisor: Tom Gile

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　This posting is being used to fill one (1) position in one (1) of the following locations: St Paul, Mankato, Rochester, Marshall, or St Cloud. Location is negotiable upon hire.

　　This position provides expert ecological sciences training, coordination, leadership and associated functions, in collaboration with other Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) leaders of the Technical Training and Certification Program. The position holder provides ecological sciences and conservation planning training, consultation and technical quality assurance spot checks to develop and maintain conservation technical assistance capabilities of BWSR clientele staff, with a focus on SWCD staff. This includes assistance to facilitate applicable Job Approval Authority (JAA) certification by the NRCS for Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG) practices.

　　The position holder serves as a technical expert, trainer and regional ecological sciences training coordinator having expertise for a wide variety of ecological sciences practices. This includes erosion and sediment control, water quality protection, wetland restoration and protection, agronomic, soil health, wildlife habitat, other vegetation management, and nutrient management practices.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in soil conservation, soil science, agronomy, biology, agriculture, natural resource science, or a related field.And Three (3) years of advanced professional experience including soil health program development, management, or implementing soil health systems on with landowners/operators. Or Two (2) year degree in soil conservation, soil science, agronomy, biology, agriculture, natural resource science, or a related field.And Five (5) years of advanced professional experience including soil health program development, management, or implementing soil health systems on with landowners/operators.

　　Ability to advise or direct the work of others including providing training, consultation, review, and related assistance for a wide variety of ecological sciences conservation practices.

　　Demonstrated experience in Coordinate interagency agreements including but not limited to development and management of agreements, reporting requirements and tracking of progress for agreement deliverables.

　　Demonstrated writing, presentation, and oral communication skills sufficient to clearly communicate soil sciences and conservation program information as well as train others.

　　Demonstrated ability to understand multiple aspects of conservation program development and implementation and how different aspects of programing impact different audiences.

　　Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and clientele.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Advance degree in soil conservation, soil science, agronomy, biology, agriculture, natural resource science, or a related field.And Three (3) years of advanced professional experience including soil health program development, management, or implementing soil health systems on with landowners/operators.

　　Experience and demonstrated skills developing and coordinating conservation programing or functions related to conservation, including associated communication skills.

　　Experience and demonstrated skills developing and coordinating conservation programing or functions related to conservation, including associated communication skills.

　　Advanced knowledge and experience regarding the use of various erosion prediction, nutrient management, and other conservation planning methods and tools.

　　Experience serving as a principal advisor on soils and soil health related strategies, efforts and associated, hydrological, climate and ecological impacts of a conservation program.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Requires occasionally lifting articles such as 50 pounds maximum and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes. This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

　　Additional Requirements

　　This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record.

　　It is policy of the Board of Water and Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

　　Employment Reference Check

　　SEMA4 Records Check

　　Criminal History Check

　　Driver‘s License DMV check

　　Conflict of Interest Review

　　Education/License 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.