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Working Title: Facilities and Operations Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

• Job ID : 80941

• Location : Eveleth

• Telework Eligible : Yes - See job summary for details

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/11/2024

• Closing Date : 11/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation / Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation-Managerial

• Division/Unit : IRRRB Eveleth / Operations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager

• 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.

The Facilities and Operations Manager for the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation oversees the management of all the agency’s properties and facilities, owned, occupied and leased at locations in Eveleth-Headquarters, Biwabik-Giants Ridge, Chisholm-Mineland Reclamation and Minnesota Discovery Center. The incumbent directs long-term plans, goals and strategies for site management, new construction and development, asset management planning, maintenance and repairs of real property and assets consistent with the agency’s mission and objectives.

• The position oversees the use of state property in Biwabik and Chisholm under the custodial care of management contractors and acts as liaison between the agency and the contractors to ensure that obligations are met and that property improvements are aligned with facility goals and agency long-range plans.

• The incumbent exercises project area development authority and develops real property interests that foster economic development and tourism at Giants Ridge and Minnesota Discovery Center.

• Duties include supervising employees and departmental performance in facilities and building management, information technology, administrative support, front desk customer service and meeting support.

• The manager also provides leadership to the facilities and operations departments on initiatives that contribute to the agency’s strategic plan and the Governor’s enterprise goals and priorities.

This position will be located in Eveleth, MN with the eligibility for a hybrid telework schedule. If approved for telework, the incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.

This position will require reporting to the primary work location up to four (4) days per week during the probationary period, and a minimum of three (3) days per week on a regular basis.

Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years management experience, including knowledge of business principles and organizational behavior.

*Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or other closely related field as determined by the agency can substitute one (1) year of experience; Master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.

AND

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and budgeting tasks.

• Experience with policy development, analytics, assessment and performance management.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, the ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency managers, supervisors and staff, stakeholders, business, and governmental organizations as well as the general public.

• Project management experience, including leading processes with tight timelines, adjusting to changing priorities, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Experience working with a diverse clientele including the commitment to equity and inclusion in the work environment.

• Valid MN Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real property management and development.

• Supervisory experience in a union environment.

• Broad working knowledge of Minnesota State contracting requirements and processes, and capital project and asset preservation budgeting, planning and implementation.

• Knowledge of governmental business practices and experience dealing with administrative policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of the following:

• It is policy of the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation that all employees submit to an employment and criminal background check prior to employment.

• Employees must be able to transport themselves to the agency and to agency external meetings and obligations.

• In accordance with the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation's Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on agency business who use rental or state vehicles shall be required to conform to Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

• This position will be located in Eveleth, MN with the eligibility for a hybrid telework schedule. If approved for telework, the incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.

• Occasional travel is required.

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.