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Working Title: Grants and Contracts Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 77704

• 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 : 06/18/2024

• Closing Date : 07/08/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Transit / Bikes Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent is expected to work in the office once per month.

This position exists to coordinate, analyze, and monitor active transportation, Safe Routes to School, and related contracts and grants that support local, state, and federal programs in the Office of Transit and Active Transportation. Responsibilities include working with staff in the Active Transportation Unit to ensure the grant contract process is successful and in compliance with relevant regulations including oversight of all aspects of administration, from beginning to closeout, and providing technical assistance to grantees to improve grantor-grantee relationships and outcomes. Work consists of contract administration, financial analysis and coordination, solicitation development, supporting contract and amendment drafting and review, database development and management, research, policy and procedure development, and coordination across programs. Responsibility extends to withholding services and/or corrective action in cases of non-compliance. General technical guidance may be received from other employees in the Office including program planners and coordinators, contract and administrative staff, and legal and finance staff. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional experience in administering statewide programs.

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Experience with grant principles and practices to enable analysis and coordination of the activities of program coordinators, project managers, grantees, and other staff.

• Experience with contract management, administration, and establishing best practices.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Business, Finance substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programs related to transportation work.

• Experience designing and executing program solicitations.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.