District Administrator

~ In 1959, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District was the first urban watershed district formed in Minnesota. It encompasses about 50 square miles in surface area around Nine Mile Creek. ~

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is committed to protecting and preserving the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed. One way it is able to do so is through education and outreach. Every year, staff, volunteers, and members from the CAC take part in activities reaching out to members of the community.

In addition, the District provides training opportunities for educators, city professionals and eager learners. The district also has volunteer opportunities. Please see below for further details on each of these programs. 

The District is located in Hennepin County and includes parts of Edina, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and Richfield. The name Nine Mile Creek is a little misleading because the main stem of the creek is actually 15 miles long. The south fork of the creek is 8.5 miles long. The creek got its name from early settlers in Minnesota. When they traveled west from Fort Snelling along Old Shakopee Road, the creek crossing was nine miles from the fort. 

Position Overview

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is accepting applications for its District Administrator. This position is a full-time District employee. The District Administrator is the lead staff for the organization.

Responsibilities 

• The primary objective is to serve as the chief administrative officer of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (District) in carrying out policies approved by the Board of Managers.
• The Administrator acts as the Board's staff for policy development, constituent services, and general support.
• The position administers, implements, and enforces the District's watershed plan, rules, regulations, and programs.
• The Administrator facilitates cooperative agreements with municipalities and other agencies to implement District programs. The Administrator provides leadership, supervision, and direction to staff and consultants.
• The position is responsible for carrying out work assignments and priorities as established by the District Board of Managers through the annual work plan, Board-approved policies and procedures, and Board directives. Actions are subject to approval of the Board of Managers.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have education (minimum bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred) and experience in water resources, natural resources management, land use management, public affairs, environmental studies, or a similar field.
• Minimum experience requirement is 5 years of supervisory, management, or lead worker experience with direct involvement in one or more of the fields of experience noted above.

The candidate must have skills in these areas:

• Planning.
• Budget development and management.
• Working constructively and creatively with boards.
• Project development and execution.
• Office administration and staff supervision.
• Maintaining productive relationships with diverse constituencies and stakeholders.
• Coordinating work among governmental units.
• Managing and leading staff and consultants, vendors, and/or contractors to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Compensation: Salary is $75,000 - $118,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits. 

Note: Click here to view a full position description.  

To Apply

• Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a cover letter, résumé, and references addressed to: Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of Managers, C/O Smith Partners.
• Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by e-mail.