Working Title: Director

Job Class: Administration Agency Division Director

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 77804

• 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 : 06/25/2024

• Closing Date : 07/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Facilities & Fleet Svcs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $44.67 - $64.12 / hourly; $93,270 - $133,882 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• 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 Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin .

The Director leads the Fleet and Surplus Services (FSS) Division as an entrepreneurial and self-sufficient business operation, based on economic and market principles to ensure competitive best-value services and superior customer service. The incumbent provides leadership and strategic direction for the statewide management of on-road fleet vehicles for state agencies that do not have a comprehensive fleet management program. The incumbent also chairs the State Fleet Council which guides and oversees Minnesota state government fleet management. The Fleet Council is housed within the Department of Administration and consists of members from various state agencies. Education of each state agency's leadership is integral to this process, so that the respective agency leaders can make informed decisions based on their own programmatic and locational needs combined with a thorough understanding of available alternatives, related pros and cons, and the associated costs. The incumbent will develop and implement an annual business plan and rate setting working with all cabinet level agencies, state boards and commissions, and local units of government.

The Director also provides leadership for state and federal surplus property reassignment and disposal program to reuse state and federal surplus property within government, to promote "best value" use of surplus property, and to maximize disposal value when property is sold.

This position reports to the Assistant Commissioner, supervises directly two supervisory and several professional positions and indirectly approximately 15 professional and administrative support positions, and oversees approximately $25 million operating, $52 million capital, and $26 million auction revenue budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience managing a small to medium size business or operation including business planning and development, finance, human resources, and service delivery. Bachelor's degree or higher in business or closely related field may substitute for one year of experience. This experience must demonstrate working knowledge in the following areas:

• Administrative management to plan, organize, and direct human and fiscal resources to achieve full productivity of assigned operations.

• Theory and practice of fleet management.

• Understanding of state and local government organizations and their operations.

• Budget development and monitoring.

In addition, candidates will be evaluated based on the following:

• Strong leadership capabilities to create and implement an organizational vision, achieving results consistent with customer and stakeholder expectations.

• Ability to lead under conditions of uncertainty and during periods of change, while working on multiple issues and tasks with limited resources.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively in the presentation of ideas, policies and complex programs, and to write in a clear, concise, and accurate manner to a wide range of audiences.

• Interpersonal and human relation skills sufficient to establish and maintain strong working relationships within the department and with other agencies and branches of government.

• Problem solving abilities sufficient to identify, analyze, and resolve a broad range of complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in state government and public administration.

• Completion of the Automotive Fleet Management Certification (CAFM) program.

• Experience with fleet/transportation management and automotive maintenance.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks.

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.