Strategic Planning and Policy Administrator​/Planning Dir State

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, Hybrid
• Education Verification
• License / Certification Verification

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, Hybrid
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/04/2026
• Closing Date: 03/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Operations Services Division
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / 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 Minesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fil one (1) full-time Strategic Planning and Policy Administrator in St. Paul, MN.

This position exists to:

• Design and manage a comprehensive program for developing, coordinating, communicating, and maintaining internal policies and procedures that guide the multi-disciplinary internal management of the department.
• Lead the department's administrative rule making and represent the department with the Offices of the Governor, Revisor of Statutes, Attorney General, Administrative Hearings, State Register, Minnesota Management and Budget, and Interagency Rules Committee.
• Design and lead strategic, integrated, and participatory planning in intergovernmental and interdisciplinary contexts.
• Design and lead participatory processes and provide expert guidance and assistance to managers on such processes.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time (50%) basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences that are sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Four (4) years of experience coordinating rule making, regulations or policy development processes for a large, complex organization.

• A bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, paralegal studies, legal studies, public administration or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience, and a Juris Doctorate or PhD may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Extensive advanced-level knowledge and expertise in strategic planning and collaborative planning, including policy analysis and development, decision-making processes, transferring strategic plans into action, and the practice of internal consulting.

Considerable knowledge and expertise in facilitation and group process, including public participation processes, team collaboration and networking, and developing informed consent or consensus.

Conflict resolution / human relation skills sufficient to negotiate, resolve issues, read situations and settle disputes equitably by finding common ground and cooperation.

Experience conducting intergovernmental and/or interdisciplinary project planning and project management.

Strong computer skills in all standard Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), or similar.

Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and communicate complex information in plain language.

Ability to work…