Working Title: Lands and Minerals Legal Unit Supervisor

Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 76379

• Location : St. Paul or Hibbing

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/16/2024

• Closing Date : 06/05/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Lands and Minerals

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $44.89 - $64.12 / hourly; $93,730 - $133,882 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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 DNR is currently seeking a Staff Attorney Supervisor. This position exists to provide supervisory direction, training, personnel planning, and quality assurance to the attorneys in the Legal Unit in the Division of Lands and Minerals, who provide legal services to leadership, management, and staff of the DNR in the areas of real estate and minerals, and to participate in the provision of such legal services.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supervise the Division of Lands and Minerals Legal Unit so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered, and employees effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the objectives of the unit, the division, and the DNR.

2. Serve on the division manager/supervisor team to develop division policies and plans so that decisions are made consistent with law and sound natural resource management and consider the desires and needs of those who use, appreciate, or are affected by lands and minerals resources.

3. Direct and participate in the Legal Unit’s provision of legal services for the division’s state minerals leasing and other minerals work. Determine work priorities and periodically review with employees the status of their work on projects and completion of assignments.

4. Direct and participate in the Legal Unit’s provision of legal services for the Department of Natural Resources’ real estate projects and programs. Determine work priorities and periodically review with employees the status of their work on projects and completion of assignments.

5. Improve and maintain professional, technical, administrative, and communications skills to provide effective management of the division.

6. Provide advice and input to the Division Director and division manager/supervisor team about legal issues and risks affecting division plans, policies and positions relating to minerals leasing and real estate projects.

The selected candidate will have the option to report to St. Paul or Hibbing, MN. Specific location will be determined at time of selection. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

AND

Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law, with in depth knowledge of minerals, leasing, land acquisition, and real estate law. Must have demonstrated leadership experience gained through lead worker and/or supervision of professional staff and/or significant legal projects.

Ability to treat employees inclusively in the areas of accommodation, scheduling, expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and development.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Legal drafting skills sufficient to draft complex contracts.

• Skills in drafting of legislative amendments and laws.

• Legal analysis skills sufficient to comprehend case law, statutes, and regulations and to apply findings to specific facts and circumstances.

• Client counseling skills sufficient to provide complex information in a useful manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) or more years of professional staff supervisory experience.

• Four (4) or more years of experience in the practice of law, with working knowledge of minerals, leasing, and real estate law.

• Experience in drafting legal opinions and testifying on legislation.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze state and federal laws and rules/regulations, administrative laws, and the Minnesota legislative process.

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.