This position plans, directs, and coordinates the day-to-day financial, budget, and grant management functions for the Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Division and directly supervises HSEM’s professional grants management staff. Serving as the Division’s Business Manager and fiscal lead, this position provides senior-level leadership as a member of the HSEM Senior Management Team, ensuring the development and implementation of comprehensive budgeting and grant programs, including the Homeland Security Grant Program, and the State and Local Emergency Management Performance Grant. The Business Manager ensures that financial and grant administration are fully integrated with HSEM’s operational programs and coordinated with federal, tribal, local, and nongovernmental partners. The Business Manager oversees an annual budget exceeding $60 million and provides oversight of grant management, administrative services, fleet management, contracts, and purchasing. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, direction, discipline, performance evaluation, and training of supervisory staff. The Business Manager also leads division-wide budget planning and provides ongoing fiscal oversight through regular coordination with DPS Fiscal and Accounting Services and the assigned accounting officer.
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Four* (4) years advanced professional, progressive experience in accounting, business administration or related work area.
Professional work experience should also include all of the following:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards, including GAAP and fund accounting.
- Knowledge of functions, procedures, law, rules and regulations related to state government and financial management.
- Strong analytical and computer skills, including working with spreadsheets and preparing reports.
- Strong communications skills and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Candidates will be further assessed on the following:
- Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI), or comparable leadership program
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with employees and the public, communicating effectively between a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, to collaboratively solve problems and manage change
- Ability to plan, budget, organize, supervise, and coordinate programs and personnel, to delegate, fix accountability, measure progress, evaluate results, and to initiate improvements
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or closely related field may substitute for one year of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field
- Familiarity with state systems such as SWIFT accounting and SEMA4
- Experience with grant administration/management
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
- Criminal history
- Reference check
- Driver’s license check
- SEMA4 check
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Bryan Beyl at bryan.beyl@state.mn.us or 651-201-7935.
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 Bryan Beyl at bryan.beyl@state.mn.us.
About Public Safety Dept
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,400 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota’s State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
For accommodations or questions about accessibility specifically relating to this job announcement, please email the Internal Affairs/Affirmative Action Division at ADA.accommodations.DPS@state.mn.us.
