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Working Title: Deputy Commissioner - Energy

Job Class: Deputy Commissioner Commerce

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 77138

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid work environment with potential for telework

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/07/2024

• Closing Date : 07/15/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / Energy Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - occasional travel

• Salary Range: $57.35 - $82.11 / hourly; $119,746 - $171,445 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• 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/) : No

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.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St Paul. Candidate must live in Minnesota or bordering state (Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota). Relocation expenses may potentially be paid.

Working for Commerce is a Bright Idea!

Lead a dynamic, growing team at the Department of Commerce, where your passion for public service will make an impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans.

The Division of Energy Resources provides energy-related services and regulatory activities in regulated utility matters and programmatic oversight. Commerce is seeking a Deputy Commissioner to assist the Commissioner in shaping the policy direction of the Department and Administration related to energy matters, leading efforts as part of the Governor’s Climate Change Subcabinet, leading state efforts to leverage Federal dollars to invest in Minnesota’s energy system, advocating in regulated utility matters, overseeing climate resiliency programs, monitoring industry trends and assisting viable new energy technologies to enter the commercial market, overseeing utilities' conservation improvement programs and advancing Minnesota’s clean energy goals.¿

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each position.

5 years of senior leadership experience in a regulatory agency/environment over one or more functional area that includes overseeing professional and management staff. Must include:

• Expertise with planning, development and implementation of budgets, policies, procedures and objectives necessary to achieve the goals of an organization or program along with the development of a strategic plan.

• Demonstrated proficiency in advocating for policies, for navigating complex stakeholder and political situations and balancing numerous competing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills essential for fostering productive collaborations both within the agency and with external stakeholders.

• Excellent management and communication skills, including strong writing and public speaking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the Energy market – Energy affordability, energy development, energy reliability and security, and/or regulatory affairs.

• Experience leading change management/continuous improvement efforts in a large or complex environment.

• Knowledge and understanding of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations and their judicial and administrative interpretations as they pertain to Energy.

• Experience developing, updating and/or creating regulations and legislation.

• Experience leading a highly visible organization and/or serving as a primary spokesperson for the organization.

• Experience analyzing new and existing regulations, industry trends, and state and federal statutory changes to ensure alignment and conformity with agency regulatory operations.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive.

• Well established negotiation skills and an aptitude for building consensus through cooperation and coalition-building.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license 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.