Permitting Assistant

Permitting Assistant Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Minnetonka, Minnesota Job Type Permanent Salary $25.86•$31.04 per hour Deadline Jun 29, 2026 Min. Experience 0•1 year What You Will Be Doing•

The Job:

Process and review permit applications for compliance with District rules and assist in issuing permits. Assist Permit Technicians with Wetland Conservation Act decision drafting and field-reviews as needed. Conduct field inspections of permitted and non-permitted active construction sites in order to document compliance; provides prompt follow-up with property owners and construction site managers to promote corrective actions in a timely fashion and protect natural resources from degradation. Maintain and update the permitting database to manage permit documentation, review timelines, track inspections, and monitor fees. Represent the District and maintain ongoing and positive working relationships with cities and townships; state and local agencies; federal, state, regional, and local governments, the development community, and the public. What You Will Bring to

MCWD:

A passion for advancing MCWD's Balanced Urban Ecology vision of watershed management Associates, Technical, or Bachelor's degree in natural resources, environmental science, or related field and/or 1-3 years of professional experience in natural resources, natural resource compliance, planning, code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to learn District rules and standard operating procedures. Knowledge of local, state, and federal water resource regulations; and understanding of the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) Experience reading technical documents like engineering plans, stormwater and wetland manuals, and permit applications. An ability to spot relevant patterns and issues, and forge new alternative ways forward The capacity to track, digest, and manage detail while maintaining a strategic perspective A drive to stretch, learn, and grow in a high performing environment Flexible thinking, adaptability, and a desire to actively manage change A propensity for interpersonal communications, and the ability to build consensus A drive to build lasting relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders How To Apply Please apply on the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Website