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Working Title: Legislative Coordinator

Job Class: Management Analyst 4

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 79877

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply :Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing janel.lane@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 09/24/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/18/2024

• Closing Date : 10/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / COMM OFFC LEGISLATIVE STAFF

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / 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.

This position serves to support and represent DPS on legislative and statewide public safety policy matters and serves as a key agency contact on legislative matters, supports the agency’s Director of Legislative Affairs and guides agency staff on legislative relations. This position helps lead and coordinate the development of agency legislative proposals, initiatives and strategies consistent with agency goals/priorities and with the strategic priorities established by the Governor’s Office and the legislature. The position coordinates with all DPS divisions as assigned by the Director of Legislative Affairs including Emergency Communications Network, Driver and Vehicle Services, Office of Traffic Safety, Office of Pipeline Safety, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, State Fire Marshall, and Minnesota State Patrol. Represents the agency on legislative proposals, initiatives, and strategies at the legislature and with other external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in the legislative process, legislative and stakeholder relations, project coordination, and policy development.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Analytical skills necessary to solve complex and controversial problems and issues.

• Proficient computer skills to compose email and letters, set up and attend virtual meetings and effective editing skills.

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

*Bachelors degree public policy, political science, law, or relevant field may substitute for one year of experience; Master’s degree public policy, political science, law, or relevant field may substitute for 18 months of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with legislative processes and procedures, such as developing budget change pages, developing policy forms, or testifying before the legislature.

• Experience with legislative and budget process for Minnesota executive branch agencies.

• Experience that includes policy analysis and monitoring legislation.

• Experience managing complex projects and meeting tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, law, or closely related field.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal history

• Reference check

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.