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Working Title: Strategic Fund Development Director

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 78875

• 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 : 08/03/2024

• Closing Date : 09/11/2024 (posting extended)

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

• Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Energy Market Transformation

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% of the time

• Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / 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.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St Paul.

This position serves to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to pursue and secure federal and other aligned funds to advance Minnesota Clean Energy Goals, the Justice 40 goal, other federal and state requirements. This position will spearhead Commerce's response to federal solicitations; lead outreach initiatives related to federal funds; serve as the State Competitiveness Fund Match Program manager; and work with Minnesota Management and Budget to track pursuit of federal funds. This position will work in partnership with higher education, energy utilities and other energy industry partners, disadvantaged communities, and tribal, state, and local governments.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience working to pursue competitive grants and crafting a fund development strategy. (A bachelor's degree in may substitute for one (1) year of experience; an advanced degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience).(A bachelor's degree in may substitute for one (1) year of experience; an advanced degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience).(A bachelor's degree in may substitute for one (1) year of experience; an advanced degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience).

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Must be able to work independently, and as a member of a team.

• Must have excellent organizational skills.

• Must have focus and excellent attention to detail.

• Must have excellent writing and communication skills and be able to work closely with lead staff and decision makers as well as external partners

• Extensive knowledge of federal funding processes.

• Strong program management skills, with a strong ability to develop and operationalize plans

In addition to applying to the posting - a cover letter is required. Cover letter should be emailed to jody.northouse@state.mn.us (please reference the posting number: 78875 in the subject line of the email)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of energy funding landscape and federal funding opportunities.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to condense and explain technical information in a concise manner that can be understood by diverse constituents such as leadership, local units of government, nonprofits, contractors and the general public.

• Experience working in government and with government processes.

• Experience working in diverse teams and with a variety of partners to accomplish a common goal.

• Demonstrated ability to operate within an organization's formal and informal structures, build allies and relationships across the division and agency, seek to understand others' roles and perspectives, and navigate organizational structure with diplomacy and goodwill.

• Systems thinking skills and ability to craft strategy with the system in mind.

• Experience using CRM-based tools

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background and driver's license check prior to appointment.

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.