Board Conservationist - State Program Administrator Principal - Water & Soil Resources

Working Title:
Board Conservationist

Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal - Water & Soil Resources Board

Agency:
Water & Soil Resources Board

• Job : 91624

• Location :
  Various

• Telework Eligible :
  Yes (Hybrid)

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/28/2026.

• Date Posted : 01/22/2026

• Closing Date : 02/04/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Water and Soil Resources Board

• Division/Unit :
  Regional Operations Division/Northern Region

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift

• Days of Work :
  Monday - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes (up to 25%)

• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

• Job Class Option :
  Water & Soil Resources

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status :
  Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  Yes

This position will located out of the Bemidji or Detroit Lakes office and may have the option to telework.

This position is responsible for interagency 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 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.

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in water and soil resource management, hydrology, watershed management, water quality practices, land use planning or a closely related technical field.

NOTE:

A degree in Hydrology, Geology, Water and Land Management, Soil Science Environmental Science, Civil/Agricultural/Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field may substitute work experience as follows:
Associate degree substitutes six (6) months, bachelor’s degree substitutes one (1) year, master’s degree substitutes eighteen (18) months.

Knowledge of the structure, organizational procedures and inter-organizational dynamics of local, regional, state, tribal, and federal government and their boards, commissions, agencies and affiliated associations.

Knowledge of political and fiscal processes related to water and soil conservation planning and implementation programs or knowledge of Minnesota Statutes 103A, 103B, 103C, 103D, 103E, and the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment.

Oral and written communication skills that include the ability to explain technical matters to the staff and officials of local government units, tribal governments, non-government organizations, and the general public.

Negotiation, mediation, and interpersonal management skills to resolve personnel and interagency conflict.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with the acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.

A bachelor's degree or higher in Hydrology, Geology, Water and Land Management, Soil Science Environmental Science,…