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Working Title: SAEF2 Project Manager

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

• Job ID : 80177

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/12/2024

• Closing Date : 09/25/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,181 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

• End Date : 06/30/2027

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 is a three-year temporary unclassified position with an anticipated end date of, 06/30/2027.

This position is funded by a federal State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grant.

This position is designated for hybrid and telework options:

• Hybrid for State of MN allows an employee to work a portion of the time remotely with a regular schedule of time at the designated office.

• Telework for State of MN allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are eligible.

This position is responsible for the project management and successful implementation of the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Competitive Grant (SAEF2 Competitive) and for identifying plans to sustain grant goals beyond the life of the grant funding.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Competitive Grant (SAEF2 Competitive).

• Developing requests for proposals (RFPs).

• Provide administrative technical assistance and oversight for grant contractors, managing contracts and vendor relations.

• Track and oversee budgets.

• Draft and finalize quarterly narrative and performance reports.

• Collect and upload data into the data management system; Workforce One.

• Coordinate any grant modification requests with the Apprenticeship Minnesota Federal Grants manager.

• Provide day to day operations, including working directly with partners, DLI staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience* in grant management, loan management or project management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, and/or monitoring of grants or loans.

*Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.

**Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to consolidate multiple program activities and to propose legislative initiatives to meet current and future program needs.

• Ability to plan projects and operations sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, tracking and reporting, and evaluate results.

• Communication skills, verbal and written, sufficient to write reports, bulletins, procedures, rules, and correspondence and to establish and maintain constructive, productive, and positive working relationships and partnerships.

• Human relations skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public sector and to effectively persuade clients and other governmental officials by understanding complex and oftentimes, competing relationships and political agendas.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management of contracts involving federal funding, including state apprenticeship expansion grants.

• Development and administration of requests for proposals.

• Knowledge of state procurement and reporting systems.

• Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License 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.