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Working Title: Strategic Communications Specialist

Job Class: Communications Specialist 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80127

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/10/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) Program Integrity Oversight Division

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 (DHS) 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 position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://dhs.intranet.mn.gov/buildings-facilities/hybrid-telework/telework/index.jsp) .

*No more than approximately 5% travel.

The purpose of this position is to lead strategic communication activities for the Office of Inspector General’s Program Integrity Oversight Division.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and implement effective communications with internal stakeholders to assure accurate, timely, and effective sharing of information about the work of the Program Integrity Oversight Division.

• Develop and implement effective communications with external stakeholders to assure accurate, timely, and effective sharing of information about the work of the Program Integrity Oversight Division.

• Develop and implement a strategic communications plan for the Program Integrity Oversight Division

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.

Three (3) years professional experience developing communications materials using multiple tools and for a variety of audiences.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Creating communication materials in a variety of formats.

• Identifying gaps in communication and providing recommendations.

• Updating and maintaining digital content.

• Creating communications materials that tell the story of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the following:

• Minnesota Statutes and Rules governing Department of Human Services (DHS) programs and operations, especially related to program integrity.

• The mission goals, objectives and priorities of DHS, a working knowledge of department, division and office policies and procedures, and possess a thorough knowledge of all the various tasks performed in this section and how they relate to and interact with the client divisions and their personnel.

• Project management planning, practices, theories, communications, resource allocation, and risk management.

• Develop responses to questions from legislators and legislative staff about the work of Program Integrity Oversight Division.

• Identification of the priorities for internal and external communication.

• Experience utilizing any software and applications: Microsoft Office Suite, graphic design software, SharePoint, MS TEAMS, MS Forms, OneNote.

• Experience communicating effectively, clearly and proficiently with individuals at all levels in the department and with external customers in written, verbally, and other forms.

• Skills to communicate complex technical details to non-technical people.

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

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background 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.