Job Information
State of Minnesota Workforce Development Systems Coordinator - Planner Principal State in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Workforce Development Systems Coordinator
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 80217
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week
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 considered through 09/24/2024.
Date Posted : 09/18/2024
Closing Date : 09/27/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE
Division/Unit : Workforce Development / Governor's Workforce Development Board
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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.
As a Workforce Development Systems Coordinator, you will join the Governor’s Workforce Development Board team. As a member of this team, you will work with state agency leaders to address and achieve the One Minnesota Workforce Shortage goal of reducing the state’s job vacancy rate. The Systems Coordinator will play an integral project management role, convening leaders from state agencies with Workforce Development services to identify strategies to align Workforce Development programs across the state public Workforce Development system. This work aims to improve the state's job vacancy rate, increase the diversity of the labor force, and ensure the system is responsive to our continuously changing economy and workforce needs. You will support collaboration through various mediums, including meetings, reports, and newsletters.
This position will also contribute to building a positive internal culture that makes DEED an extraordinary place to work by ensuring greater awareness of the projects you will be working on. If you want to make an impact and help people create new possibilities, join our amazing team and help increase awareness of these important initiatives that will make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. 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 posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
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.
Three (3) years of experience* with Workforce Development programs and services.
*Bachelor’s degree in political science, social science, public policy, public administration, business, planning, economics, 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; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience in:
Governmental budgeting and legislative processes to review, analyze and suggest changes to proposed workforce programs and budgetary proposals.
Collaborating with executives and senior leaders to drive meetings and projects, presenting ideas through diverse techniques, exercising sound judgment on sensitive issues, and facilitating both small and large groups of leaders and stakeholders to enhance collaboration, while ensuring communication is culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Building partnerships across organizations, levels of staff, and with external stakeholders to foster collaboration and build consensus.
Developing and implementing strategies to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and stakeholders, both internally and externally, across various backgrounds, including creating channels for internal and public communication, while ensuring communication is culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Project management sufficient to independently initiate, lead, organize, and complete multiple complex projects and meetings, adapting to emerging opportunities.
Ability to:
- Maintain human relations skills to tactfully provide positive as well as problem-centered feedback to partners, including government officials, to maintain effective working relationships, foster collaboration, and build consensus.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in:
- Participating in social programs, homelessness programs, the criminal justice system, or other state-funded programs.
Skill in:
- Problem solving sufficient to identify issues as they arise, propose new and innovative solutions, advise others, and evaluate implementation of solutions.
Knowledge of:
Indigenous cultures and/or communities experiencing inequities.
Minnesota state or federal government, Workforce Development programs, public program policies and operations, or grant administration.
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 Interview Review
Driver’s Record 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.