Working Title: Infrastructure Grants Supervisor

Job Class: Planning Grants Administrator

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 83832

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for expressions of interest and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Expressions of interest should be submitted by 02/10/2025.

• Date Posted : 02/04/2025

• Closing Date : 02/18/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MMA

• Division/Unit : Broadband Development

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 20% of the time

• Salary Range: $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,521 / 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.

The purpose of this position is to supervise, develop, and administer programs designed to achieve high quality broadband access for all Minnesotans and to support and promote the skills necessary to adopt and use broadband tools for economic, educational, health, and institutional benefits. Programs administered include the following:

• Border-to-Border Infrastructure Grant Program which provides state and/or federal financing for DEED-approved broadband infrastructure expansion projects (including the Low-Density Pilot Program and the Line Extension Program).

• Supporting and maximizing Minnesota entities participation in federally funded broadband infrastructure program.

• Digital skills, broadband adoption and use of programs. The position supervises infrastructure grants staff who provide technical assistance and administer grants to partners to carry out duties on behalf of the state.

This position will include statewide and national travel.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at an office listed below and DEED Headquarters in St. Paul. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position will report in office to one of the following CareerForce locations:

Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Austin, Bemidji, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Caledonia, Cambridge, Chaska, Cloquet, Cottage Grove, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Kasson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis South, Montevideo, Monticello, Moorhead, Mora, New Ulm, Owatonna, Preston, Red Wing, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Thief River Falls, Virginia, Wabasha, Wadena, West St. Paul, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, Worthington

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years* of supervisory experience along with experience in budget, fiscal, and grants management focusing on the analysis/forecasting of complex programming, policies, procedures, and techniques

*Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience with state and federal broadband grants administration

• Experience implementing state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to broadband and budgetary and fiscal processes

• Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state statutes or federal laws to division/program-level work

• Ability to lead and manage diverse staff

• Ability to manage complex budgets, grants, and contracts related to broadband, including preparing and monitoring budgets

• Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the SWIFT (StateWide Integrated Financial Tools) system

• Knowledge of project management

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once

• Ability to identify innovative ways to address community and diverse partner needs

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.