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Working Title: Research and Training Director

Job Class: Research Analyst Supervisor Senior

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 77198

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Eligible bidders should apply through self-service AND confirm their interest by emailing Megan.Lund@state.mn.us by 06/10/2024.

• Date Posted : 06/04/2024

• Closing Date : 06/24/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Office of Justice Programs / OJP Training and Research Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.36 - $48.34 / hourly; $69,655 - $100,933 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• 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 direct the work of the Research Team and support the work of the other units and Offices within the Office of Justice Programs. This position directs the federally supported Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) whose mission it is to collect and analyze data relating to crime and the juvenile and criminal justice systems; provide accurate information and analysis on emerging and critical issues and support informed policy decisions. This position will also support the work of the OJP units and offices as it relates to data collection, analysis, reporting, measuring, evaluating, training, technical assistance, and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional level experience in research, behavioral science, social services, or related field. A bachelor's degree from an accredited school may substitute for one year of experience.

Professional experience must include the following:

• Experience designing and directing research projects in the criminal and juvenile justice and crime victim areas.

• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of research staff.

• Demonstrated administrative skills sufficient for facilitating, planning, and implementation of office strategic priorities and goals.

• Planning and presentations skills sufficient to propose legislative changes based on research.

• Demonstrated experience working in research and data analysis and the ability to become a subject matter expert to respond to escalated, complex information and research inquiries from criminal and juvenile justice system professionals, crime victim agency personnel, legislature, media and citizens.

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of state systems and the legislative process

• Experience developing and managing budgets

• Experience creating, implementing and evaluating a complex and dynamic training program

• Experience developing and directing of policy briefs based on statistical data collected and analyzed by the unit.

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:

1) criminal history

2) 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.