Working Title: Federal Programs and Compliance ManagerJob Class: State Program Administrator, Manager SeniorAgency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 82128
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/28/2024
Closing Date : 12/20/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employment & Economic Development Department -Managerial
Division/Unit : Business & Community Development / 0359 Broadband Development
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
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.This position exists to provide high-level, highly complex administrative, consultative and coordinative program management work for the Office of Broadband Development, under general administrative oversight of the Executive Director. The position will provide leadership, administration, technical assistance, and compliance to the Office of Broadband Development for the promotion, planning, implementation, and initiatives of the Border to Border Grant Programs and Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) federal Department of Commerce National Telecommunications Information Administration’s (NTIA’s) “Internet for All” broadband infrastructure program and other federal and state funded broadband programs. Position works under administrative direction of the Executive Director to provide administrative, consultative and coordinative program management work. Position will lead a team of professional staff working toward various Office of Broadband Development (OBD) goals and objectives.This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at an office listed below and DEED Headquarters - St. Paul. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.This position will include statewide and national travel.This position will report in office to one of the following CareerForce Locations: Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Austin, Bemidji, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Caledonia, Cambridge, Chaska, Cloquet, Cottage Grove, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Kasson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis South, Montevideo, Monticello, Moorhead, Mora, New Ulm, Owatonna, Preston, Red Wing, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Thief River Falls, Virginia, Wabasha, Wadena, West St. Paul, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, WorthingtonMinimum QualificationsPlease ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.Four (4) years of supervisory experience in professional budget, fiscal, and grants management experience focusing on the analysis/forecasting of complex programming, policies, procedures, and techniques.Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportationPreferred Qualifications
Experience implementing state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to broadband and budgetary and fiscal processes
Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state statutes or federal laws to division/program-level work
Experience leading and managing diverse staff
Experience managing complex budgets, grants, and contracts related to broadband, including preparing and monitoring budgets
Experience with state/federal grant administration
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional RequirementsA job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver’s Record Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.
