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Working Title: Assistant Budget Director, Grants & Capital

Job Class: Transportation Finance Manager

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 76316

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/09/2024

• Closing Date : 05/29/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Finance / Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $43.09 - $61.90 / hourly; $89,971 - $129,247 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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 is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

This position serves as one of two Assistant Budget Directors for the agency, specifically focused on managing federal funds, the non-state highway capital programs, and agency wide grant management. This includes managing and directing all aspects in the development of the agency’s capital budget and the communication thereof to the legislature, leading the implementation of the agency’s federal budget, and overseeing fiscal policy and planning for the agency. The incumbent provides direction and vision along with day-to-day supervision of the Grant Support unit and activities related to federal infrastructure programs and the development and implementation of capital programs. This position supports the efforts listed above, plus the following: overseeing federal grants awarded to the agency and monitoring grants awarded to state of Minnesota; direct process to allocate funds to entities that are awarded a federal grant for a transportation-related purpose; develop agency capital budget recommendations; and manage the oversight of bonds appropriated to the agency.

This position directly assists the CFO, Controller, and Budget Director in all respects of the agency’s budgetary, financial planning, and preparation of policy options involving finance for the Commissioner, senior staff and external partners such as legislature, Governor's Office and Minnesota Management and Budget.

**MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of managerial experience OR three years of professional supervisory experience OR four years of advanced professional experience that demonstrates:

• Experience with the legislative process.

• Experience developing and planning large and complex budgets.

• Grants experience to include administering and managing compliance with federal, state, and other administrative and financial management requirements.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Math and Reading Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.