Working Title: Legislative Coordinator

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 80377

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 9/26/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/20/2024

• Closing Date : 10/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF/ Equity and External Relations Division/Government Relations

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / 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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, DCYF became effective on July 1, 2024.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

This position provides legislative planning expertise, coordinates the DCYF government relations team’s work, and supports the DCYF Director of Government Relations. With oversight from the Director of Government Relations, this position:

• Coordinates the activities of the Government Relations Office and facilitates the agency’s participation in the legislative process and response to proposed legislation, legislators, and stakeholders.

• Assists with coordinating and facilitating the development of the agency’s legislative policy and budget proposals.

• Supports the design and delivery of agency-wide and area-specific trainings on the legislative process and DCYF’s role

• Manages special projects and assigned activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to state laws and funding.

• Engages in advanced level policy/legal research and planning related to the department's legislative cycle. Provides policy analysis, development, and planning expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of professional experience working in the legislative process demonstrating the following:

• Organizational skills necessary to balance numerous projects simultaneously.

• Experience with project coordination.

• Skill in bill analysis and tracking and in monitoring and coordinating responses to legislative and other inquiries.

• Experience in policy development and research methods.

• Analytical skills necessary to solve complex and controversial problems and issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting potential legislation and amendments.

• Experience in legislative and stakeholder relations,.

• Knowledge of how state laws and federal regulations impact state agencies.

• Experience with the use of Microsoft Teams for project coordination.

• Experience with or knowledge of DCYF programs.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background 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.