Deputy Land and Minerals Director

Kind of Work

The Land and Minerals Department is seeking a highly motivated and responsible natural resources oriented professional to serve as a chief assistant to the Land and Minerals Director directly overseeing the department’s operations in forest and land management in high\-level planning, administration, commodities, fiscal responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Position location negotiable and will be based at our Duluth, Pike Lake, or Virginia, Minnesota office locations. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025\. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $45\.70 \- $66\.05 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for the day\-to\-day administration of an assigned functional area in the Land and Minerals Department and serving as an assistant to the Director, and representing the Department in the Director's absence. Duties include establishing department policies, setting priorities, developing goals, directing business activities, supervising staff and assisting with the fiduciary responsibility of managing and protecting the tax forfeited trust. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

FREQUENT

: Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear; balance; bend neck; climb stairs; feel; use fingers; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; recline; rotate neck; sit; talk/speak; walk; right and left wrist turn; work around others; and customer/public contact.

OCCASIONAL

: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; crouch; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; stand; static neck position; stoop/bend; twist at waist; exposure to weather, atmospheric conditions, blood\-borne pathogens and extended days.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT \& SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197\.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

NON\-DISCRIMINATION

: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran\-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $45\.70 \- $56\.47 per hour Benefits: Work Location: In person