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Water Resources Regulatory Specialist

Capitol Region Watershed District

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Job Type Permanent
Salary $59,628 - $89,506 per year
Deadline Oct 13, 2026
Min. Experience 2 - 4 years

This position supports the Regulatory Division in implementing and enforcing CRWD Rules to protect the water resources of the District. The Water Resources Regulatory Specialist provides technical assistance in the processing, plan review, and site inspection for development and redevelopment projects requiring CRWD Permits, including assessing immediate and ongoing function of permanent stormwater management practices. The Specialist also supports review of wetland delineations and wetland permits.

  • Work closely with CRWD permit engineer to review and process permit applications, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, stormwater management plans and models, and other design drawings. Convey permit and Rule requirements to applicants and engineers.
  • Inspect active construction sites to ensure compliance with CRWD Rules, including requirements for erosion and sediment control practices, temporary and permanent stormwater management practices, and complete reports and other correspondence to convey inspection findings to applicants, owners, contractors, and city staff.
  • Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction contacts to achieve site compliance and water quality protection.
  • Facilitate permit closure of completed construction projects, including confirming performance of permanent stormwater management practices, and associated reporting/documentation.
  • Initiate enforcement actions in cases of excessive non-compliance.
  • Work closely with CRWD permit engineer and Regulatory Division staff to review and process wetland delineations and replacement plans for compliance with CRWD’s wetland Rule. Convey wetland permit and Rule requirements to applicants and engineers.
  • Assist in planning, design, and construction of CRWD Capital Improvement Projects and other priorities outlined in CRWD’s Watershed Management Plan.
How To Apply

Interested applicants should email a combined cover letter, resume, and three references in one Adobe PDF document to careers@capitolregionwd.org. Please title the PDF with your full name and the position title (eg. JaneDoe_Water Resources Regulatory Specialist). Applications are due by end of day on October 13, 2026. For a full job description, visit our website at https://www.capitolregionwd.org

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Category General / Stewardship , Hydrology , Policy And Law
Tags Wetland , Environmental Planning