Conservation Specialist, Senior

Conservation Specialist, Senior Closing Date 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Central Salary See Position Description Job Type Grant - Full-time (benefit earning) Job Number 26EE380LV18 Description Hennepin County’s Environment and Energy department is seeking a Conservation Specialist, Senior to direct education and outreach initiatives and to serve as liaison to a partnership between Hennepin County and the West Metro Water Alliance (WMWA). WMWA is a coalition of watershed commissions, cities, and other organizations seeking to protect and improve water resources through better coordinated education and resident outreach. This position will support the launch, coordination, and implementation of community engagement initiatives, pollution reduction education programs, and stormwater and water quality improvement projects. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page. Targeted starting salary range: $71,643.66 - $97,000.00 Annually Full salary range: $71,643.66 - $107,465.50 Annually Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building located at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. This position will also routinely travel to field sites throughout Hennepin County. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About this position type: This is a full-time, benefit-earning position with a limited duration. The role is primarily funded through grants, and current funding is expected to continue through at least December 31, 2028. This position is internally classified as an Environmentalist, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification. If you have any questions, please contact: Lidy Vu [email protected]