Working Title: Grants Planning and Compliance Director

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 76366

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/04/2024

• Closing Date : 05/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Energy Market Transformation

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

This position serves to pursue, negotiate, and administer the Department's energy funding strategy in alignment with the Minnesota Climate Action Framework, MN's Clean Energy Goals, Justice 40 goal, and other federal and state requirements and directives. This position works closely with external and internal stakeholders in order to lead multiple responses to federal solicitations, negotiations of federal awards, and initiation of successful solicitations of competitive funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years professional level experience in managing pursuit of external funds, negotiating grant awards, and pursing competitive grants.

A bachelor’s degree is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. An Advanced degree is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team as well as with lead staff, decision makers, and external partners.

• Oral and written communication skills with the ability to condense and explain technical information in a concise manner that can be understood by diverse constituents, such as, leadership, local units of government, nonprofits, contractors, and the general public.

• Focus and excellent attention to detail.

• Data management and strategic analysis skills, with a strong ability to develop, negotiate, and operationalize plans.

COVER LETTER REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with providing technical assistance and guidance in compliance, implementation, and review of federal award requirements and regulations.

• Experience working on large federally funded projects with multiple partners utilizing relevant skills related to accounting and financial management and procurement systems.

• Experience working in diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.

• Demonstrated ability to operate within an organization's formal and informal structures, build allies and relationships across the division and agency, seek to understand others' roles and perspectives, and navigate organizational structure with diplomacy and goodwill.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota 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.