Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Working Title: Assistant Division Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 80397

• 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 : 9/30/2024

• Closing Date : 10/21/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Division of Ecological & Water Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, occasional

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / 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.

The Assistant Division Director of the Division of Ecological and Water Resources will provide recommendations for division-wide strategic planning and monitor performance measures. They will coordinate strategic budget recommendations, planning and oversee implementation; develop, recommend, and coordinate budgetary and policy legislative proposals; recommend and oversee policy and regulatory tools and communications to resolve controversial, sensitive, or complex issues; and coordinate related activities within the agency and with other state, regional, federal and local agencies. They will supervise the division’s Strategic Information Systems (SIS) section manager. Duties performed involve significant discretion and contribute to the development and implementation of division policy. This position is part of the division’s leadership team. Responsibilities include:

• Lead strategic planning efforts for the Division by recommending plan changes, monitoring the measures and overseeing the goal teams.

• Serve as the Division’s legislative authority providing recommendations and advice to division leadership, ensuring program and fiscal implications of plans are considered in the legislative process and reflected in proposals. Coordinate planning process, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Recommend budgeting strategies, oversee implementation of budget changes and provide guidance to ensure fiscal implications are considered in decision-making.

• Lead critical initiatives and regulatory issues by providing direction to staff, managing communications, coordinating with other governmental entities and any regulated parties.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience working in public policy, natural resources or environmental program management, or regulatory work.

• 3 years of leadership experience as a lead worker, program manager, or supervisor.

• Professional experience managing budgets or developing and/or overseeing fiscal policies and procedures for an organization or department.

• Experience managing and resolving complex natural resource or environmental issues.

• Technical knowledge of natural resource or environmental issues, services and programs.

• Knowledge of legislative processes and procedures sufficient to develop and recommend budget and policy proposals, meet with legislators and to testify at committee hearings.

• Analytical skills sufficient to conduct public policy and programs analysis, management analysis and fiscal analysis to address complex policy and program issues.

• Excellent writing and communication skills sufficient to write presentations, letters, technical reports, briefings, policy statements and budget documents for a variety of audiences.

• Human relations skills sufficient to negotiate, mediate, facilitate and build consensus with diverse stakeholder groups, legislators, and agencies.

• Ability to identify and incorporate perspectives from different cultural and community stakeholder groups in the development of policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in public policy, natural resources, environmental studies, or related degree.

• 1 year of professional experience supervising at least 2 direct reports.

• Knowledge of state budget systems and fiscal laws, policies, and processes.

• Experience in strategic planning.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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.