Peatland Resilience Project Coordinator

The Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire one (1) Full-Time Temporary Unclassified Peatland Resilience Project Coordinator located in Duluth, MN. This is a temporary project anticipated to go through July 15, 2029. The purpose of this position is to document peatland protection processes on DNR administered lands, lead coordination efforts with Tribal Nations on peatland restoration projects and related initiatives, complete instructional documents for guiding future peatland protection and restoration projects and provide coordination and support for several peatland restoration projects on DNR administered lands.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate an interdisciplinary DNR project team(s) who will contribute towards the completion of the peatland restoration projects.
• Project management of the Peatland Resilience Project and the project team, including contributing towards data and geospatial (GIS) collection/inventory/analysis, developing an evaluation methodology, and providing decision-making support to DNR leadership.
• Management of CPRG funds distribution to Tribal Nations interested in peatland restoration and related work. This includes developing appropriate fund distribution, ensuring grant requirements are met, and providing technical expertise to interested Tribal Nations to aide in developing project scopes.
• Collate all process steps involved in peatland restoration projects and peatland protection projects into an instructional guide(s) that can be used in future peatland initiatives.
• Provide project management, contracting, team coordination, and other support for peatland restoration projects on DNR lands.

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 an annual telework agreement. 

This is a temporary position that will end three years after the date of hire (anticipated 07/15/2029)