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Working Title: Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Grants Specialist

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 81768

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/13/2024

• Closing Date : 11/19/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHDH Housing Operations

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, (Occasional for trainings, conferences and meetings)

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 posting will be used to fill two (2) identical positions. *

Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.**

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is hiring! We are one of the larger state agencies looking for a Grant Specialist Senior to manage the day-to-day processing for grants, contracts and accounting processes initiated and administered by the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA). The position analyzes, monitors, and administers the processes, documents and records associated with grants, contracts, and interagency agreements, and ensures compliance with federal, state and agency requirements. The individual in this position also serves as primary contact with internal and external staff regarding the contract process, and for the related accounting, budgeting, reporting and other functions of the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) accounting system. They gather input for and coordinate Requests for Proposals (RFP), grants and contracts for the HHSSA Grants Program and other grant programs managed by HHSSA.

Domain of responsibilities includes:

• Manage the day-to-day activities for 400 HHSSA grants including RFP process coordination, grant monitoring, payments, and documentation entry.Manage the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS) and Contracts Integration System ( CIS ) financial and reporting grant systems so that all documentation is received and entered, and expenditures are made for all HHSSA grants through 20 separate funding streams.

• Implement grants management policies and procedures throughout the grant process for all HHSSA grants.

• Serve in an expert capacity to provide consultation and oversight for grant programs and contract development processes and procedures. Provide positive communications and technical assistance to grantees and staff, ensuring equity and diversity in the work completed during the grant contracting process.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper 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 job held.

Two (2) years of experience demonstrating expertise with government grants and/or contract competencies.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of core contract and/or grant management standards and practices that include managing RFPs.

• Understanding of grant knowledge roles and relationships of county, tribal, state, and federal governments.

• Experience negotiating contracts terms to a wide variety of contractors and/or grantees.

• Data research skills sufficient to identify best practices, abnormalities and track measurable results.

• Program and project management skills that also includes tracking grant budgets and presenting program efforts.

*Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience .

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of Minnesota’s Human Services Health Programs and/or delivery systems.

• Experience presenting data.

• Engagement and outreach skills to negotiate a variety of interests to reach consensus.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

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.