Work Location Options. Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Paul, or Waite Park (St Cloud). The position provides technical expertise for BWSR’s conservation easement programs. The incumbent assists in the easement acquisition process through review of ownership and legal descriptions for easement lands. identifying title problems and mediating solutions. and development of documents required for easement ac...
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...
The mission of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is to improve and protect Minnesota’s water and soil resources by working in partnership with local governments, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and landowners. The Compliance Coordinator position is responsible for leading and managing agency internal controls and grants oversight. This purpose includes, but is not limited to, developing, monitoring and im...
The Monitoring Specialist with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) serves as the wetland bank easement monitoring program manager statewide. The primary function is to develop, coordinate and implement vegetation and hydrologic monitoring/implementation plans and manage vegetation management contracts for the Local Government Road Wetland Replacement Program (LGRWRP). Develops and manages the easement compliance program. Develo...
Position is responsible for interagency coordination within their assigned work area 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 boards and w...
This position could be located at one the following BWSR office locations: Mankato, Rochester, Marshall, or Waite Park. Hybrid arrangements are available based on supervisor approval and demonstrated ability to provide efficient service and support to the assigned work area. The assigned work area will depend on the chosen office location of the successful candidate but will generally be counties to the south and/or west of the Minneapolis/St. Pa...
This position is responsible for leadership and coordination of the Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) program, which assesses the performance of the units of government that constitute Minnesota’s local delivery system for the conservation of water and related land resources. The position ensures compliance with state statutes, rules and legislative directives and focuses on four key aspects of local government units' (LGUs) perfor...
The purpose of this position is to provide programmatic leadership with the Lawns to Legumes (L2L), Cooperative Weed Management, Pollinator and other Ecological Services Programs. Responsibilities include. Development of technical guidance, tools, and outreach regarding vegetation and landscape ecology for Clean Water Fund Programs, LCCMR grant programs, easement programs wetland banking, Minnesota Buffer Law, Board of Water and Soil Resource cli...
This position is responsible for interagency coordination with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and other local, State, and federal agencies necessary for the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to carry out its statutory responsibilities under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 103 A, B, C, D, ...
The position provides data management, budgeting, fund management and reporting information for the Conservation Easement Section. The incumbent participates in program analysis and administration including recommending policies and procedures, data analysis, and review of program related expenditures. The incumbent assists in formulating Outdoor Heritage Fund proposals, accomplishment plans, and status reports, and is also involved with activiti...
