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Working Title: Grants Technician

Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Senior

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Marcia.Reding@state.mn.us by 05/04/2024.

• Date Posted : 04/27/2024

• Closing Date : 05/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Fiscal and Adm. Srv. / FAS Administrative Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 08:00 am - 04:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.96 - $28.37 / hourly; $43,764 - $59,236 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Town Square, Saint Paul, MN

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes*

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position assists the Agency Grant Coordinator in ensuring the agency's agreements and grant payments are accurate and complete according to grants policy and procedure. This position works with division grants staff and other fiscal staff such as accounts payable. The incumbent will review and approve grant agreements and amendments while using the department's electronic grant management system. The incumbent also serves as an important internal control point by reviewing grant payment requests against the purchase order and the grants management system for payment approval. This position assists the Agency Grant Coordinator, and other team members on grants management aspects which may include capital grants or special projects.

*This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of database management sufficient to set up and run basic queries, review and analyze data, and identify problem areas which may include data, formulas, or security.

• Receive and review source documents, compare documents to database information, and edit documents.

• Respond effectively to clients, coworkers, and customers on questions of agency processes, operations and procedures (in person, in writing, on the phone, and through presentations and other electronic correspondence).

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse and underserve communities.

• Experience with the grants management process.

Physical Requirements

Very light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small hand tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Driver's License Check

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.