Working Title: Program Monitor

Job Class: Workforce Development Specialist 3

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 76588

• 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 05/16/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/10/2024

• Closing Date : 05/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Workforce Development / WFD Workforce Dev Dir

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, 10%

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / 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.

Help to support and enhance the quality of workforce readiness programs in Minnesota by monitoring grant programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations, as well as DEED guidelines. Apply attention to detail and technical expertise in the areas of accounting, audit, program management and continuous improvement.

DEED is committed to moving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and across all aspects of life in Minnesota forward. We’re dedicated to a Minnesota that welcomes everyone. Preferred candidates for this position will have experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor federal and state-funded workforce development grants across a diverse array of Employment and Training Programs (ETP). Monitoring portfolio may include a variety of youth, adult and workforce development area grantees (Dislocated Worker, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Adult Career Pathways, WIOA Youth, Youth at Work, and other programs).

• Analyze and compile program data to develop written summaries and reports of monitoring findings for applicable grant programs.

• Identify any potential areas of non-compliance, vulnerability, and risk, then recommend mitigation strategies.

• Provide technical assistance to grantees to resolve compliance findings.

• Interpret legal and regulatory requirements for grantees and provide authoritative advice.

• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to improve or streamline monitoring processes to enhance performance.

• Serve on work groups tasked with developing and/or revising guidelines, policies, and processes on program delivery, monitoring, compliance, performance management, risk assessment, and related operational goals and objectives.

• Identify and participate in training opportunities to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

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.

Two (2) years* of work experience in the oversight of employment and training programs, economic development, public administration, human services, or closely related area as determined by the agency.

*Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting/Finance, Human Services, Business, or other closely related fields as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; Ph.D. substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

Experience working with grants or contract management in either the public or private sectors.

Demonstrated business communication skills, including report writing and professional correspondence.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skill in prioritizing/scheduling to manage workload, competing priorities, and meeting strict deadlines.

Experience with stakeholder engagement and providing prompt, courteous, and accurate information to internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Case management experience with Dislocated Worker, WIOA Adult, Adult Career Pathways, WIOA Youth, MN Youth Programs, or other closely related human services programs as determined by the agency.

Experience in accounting, auditing, or related financial analysis expertise, education, and/or training.

Program or project management experience.

Knowledge or experience with Workforce One (WF1) case management system.

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).

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.