Working Title: Grants Specialist Coordinator
Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator
Agency: Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/18/2023.
• Date Posted: 01/11/2023
• Closing Date: 01/25/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employment & Economic Development Department-MAPE
• Division/Unit: BCD Energy Transition
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, up to 25%
• Salary Range: $27.93 - $41.24 / hourly; $58,317 - $86,109 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: Yes, up to four (4) days per week
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

The Energy Transition office seeks a Grants Coordinator to develop, implement, provide technical assistance and promote the programs of the Energy Transition Office. The unit develops and administers programs designed to assist communities impacted by power plant closures. The position exists to carry out complex programmatic and administrative responsibilities in support of multiple energy transition programs. This position is to develop, implement, provide technical assistance and promote the programs of the Energy Transition Office. The unit develops and administers programs designed to assist communities impacted by power plant closures as defined by State Statute. The employee in this position will review, analyze and evaluate applications for financing and advise the Director, Commissioner and any appropriate boards/commissions and others regarding funding decisions. The person in this position will monitor and oversee programs and expenditures of funds for compliance with programmatic requirements, state and federal laws, policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop program and materials including grant applications, review forms, reporting forms, reporting systems and methodology for gathering and tracking information.
• Provide outreach, program marketing and technical assistance for the programs administered by the unit.
• Coordinate and participate on the review team to review, analyze, and evaluate grant applications to make funding recommendations.
• Develop and prepare grant contract agreements.
• Monitor project activities and expenditures of funds for program compliance and compliance with contractual requirements including state and federal laws, policies and regulations.
• Compile information and data to assist in the preparation of annual reports, legislatively mandated reports, or other special reports.

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Three (3) years* of professional grant management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, training and/or monitoring of grant/grants proposals, grant agreements, or grant recipients for a grant making organization

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Community and Economic Development, Political Science, Public Administration, Business, Finance, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute 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 with state and federal grant management including the ability to summarize information with analytical and technical skill to clearly and concisely produce contracts, grant agreements, and reports

• Organizational skills to manage, track, and report expenses, financial transactions, and invoices using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel including experience in gathering and managing data in basic spreadsheets to calculate, sort and extract data for the creation of reports, forms, charts, and mail mergers

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with the ability to interpret and communicate those to grant recipients

• Communication skills to make concise presentations before public and private groups and to explain complicated issues to clients

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles sufficient to analyze financial statements, audits, forecasts, budgets, and demographics

• Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with other government entities such as counties, courts, and tribes
• Knowledge of state fiscal management systems
• Knowledge of the economic development tools at the federal, state, and local level

• Experience working independently in a new departmental program

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

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Brooke Hancock at brooke.hancock@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Brooke Hancock at talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

About Employ & Econ Development Dept

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED’s mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. Our state’s economy is diverse and dynamic, enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that brings the Minnesota values of hard work and integrity to work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.