Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Coordinator​/State Prog Admin Prin

• Working Title: Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Coordinator
• Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
• Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
• Job : 90313
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes, up to 50%
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/15/2026
• Closing Date: 02/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit: Operation Services Division, Central Office
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, 10%
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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 to fill one (1) Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Coordinator / State Program Admin Principal position in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position assists in providing emergency preparedness and disaster recovery planning and coordination for the DNR Emergency Management Program.

• Assisting in plan development, maintenance, and continuous improvement for the disaster recovery program, radiological emergency preparedness program, and continuity of operations program, ensuring alignment with responsibilities set forth in Minnesota Statute, the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan, Governor's Executive Orders, and federal guidelines.
• Facilitating data collection and maintaining the continuity of operations system and notification, activation, and communication system.
• Conducting training drills, exercises, and after‑action reviews to build agency preparedness for emergency response and recovery.
• Providing emergency management and disaster recovery technical support, project management, disaster recovery program financial monitoring, and promoting a culture of preparedness and resilience across the agency.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part‑time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require occasional travel to other DNR locations and meeting sites outside of the primary work location.

• Three (3) years' professional level experience in 3 of the 4 areas: emergency management, disaster recovery, radiological emergency preparedness, or continuity of operations.
  • A bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a degree in emergency management field or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Two (2) years' professional level experience in developing all‑hazard emergency operations plans, including hazard identification, threat evaluation, mitigation planning, and risk assessments.
• One (1) year of professional level experience in designing, conducting, and evaluating training, exercises, and after‑action reviews to improve capability to respond to incidents.
• One (1) year of professional level experience in emergency preparedness, incident management, and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Completion of the following FEMA Incident Command System Training within the last five (5) years:
  • ICS‑100:
    Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • ICS‑200: ISIS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS‑700:
    National Incident Management System and Introduction
  • IS‑300:
    Introduction to Continuity
• Demonstrated experience in developing long‑range plans and programs with clear goals and objectives through project management, planning, process improvement, and innovation.
• Communication skills sufficient to establish effective working relationships with diverse audiences.
• Comp…