Working Title: Center for Health Promotion Grants Specialist

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 78782

• 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. Bidders will be accepted through 09/13/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/07/2024

• Closing Date : 09/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Health

• Division/Unit : Health Promotion & Chronic Disease / CDEE Operations Management

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 was previously announced 07/26/24-08/08/24. If you already applied for this job you do not need to reapply. This posting will be used to fill two (2) positions .

The Center for Health Promotion (CHP) Section of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) division seeks a Grants Specialist Senior. This position will play an integral role in the CHP operations by analyzing, monitoring, and assisting in administering federal and state grants. The Grants Specialist Senior will be responsible for financial management of complex and technical grants, implementing and monitoring related contracts/grants, and supporting business operations for the Center for Health Promotion. This position will have the opportunity to work closely with staff and leadership to advance the Center's mission and goals.

CHP partners with local community organizations, health systems, local and tribal public health, and other partners to prevent chronic conditions. We work to improve the health and wellness of those living with chronic conditions, with an emphasis on those experiencing the greatest health disparities.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Fiscal and budgetary analysis for complex and technical federal and state grants.

• Legal agreement development and processing for contracts and grants.

• Quality assurance and process improvements designed to improve operations and prevent fraud and waste.

Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in MN, IA, WI, ND, or SD, based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of the closest Minnesota Department of Health office location: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, or Fergus Falls. Attendance to monthly in person meetings in St. Paul is required in addition to quarterly meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years of financial management, accounting, or auditing experience in public health, health or social services, or public policy. Experience must include two or more of the following:

• Managing federal and state grants or contracts.

• Analyzing, evaluating, and presenting fiscal information.

• Creating financial reports or dashboards in a financial reporting system.

• Developing policy or procedures.

A degree in public administration, business administration, public health, or public policy, or related field may substitute for experience as described above:

• Bachelor's = 12 months

• Master's = 18 months

Abilities and skills that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to track and support multiple detailed processes such as multiple budgets over multiple years across multiple units.

• Knowledge of and skill in using spreadsheets for budget analysis such as Excel.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work collaboratively in a team setting to plan, analyze issues, make decisions, and problem solve.

• Skill in developing and processing legal agreements of various types (outgoing grants, contracts, annual plans).

• Knowledge of and commitment to advancing health equity.

• Ability to communicate with external community partners about financial agreement process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public administration, business administration, public health, or public policy, or related field.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to budgets, reporting and auditing requirements for grant programs.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies and procedures related to grant and contract management and finances.

• Experience using SWIFT and EPM Data Warehouse (formerly OBIEE) applications.

• Financial analysis experience in analyzing trends to make recommendations on decisions to leadership.

• Experience using data to measure, analyze and improve systems.

• Ability to build staff capacity in the area of financial management.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background and reference check.

• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

• The successful candidate under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

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.