Working Title: Operations Budget Manager

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76308

• 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 : 05/01/2024

• Closing Date : 05/21/2024

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

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

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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.

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.

*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and flexible hours options are available.

As Operations Budget Manager for Behavioral Health, Housing and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Administration (BHDH), this position exists to administer and coordinate the budgets and financial compliance operations of BHDH Administration. For legislative budget work, this position will receive oversight from the Legislative Budget Manager. Major responsibilities include fiscal management, budgeting, planning for/implementing compliance activities. These responsibilities involve project management and the development and maintenance of related processes and procedures.

Related activities for this position are:

• Direct and contribute to the establishment of BHDH operational budgets. This includes providing budget activity level management and reporting of all aspects of the operational budgets for BHDH.

• Along with the legislative budget manager, direct and contribute to the biennial and supplemental budget development for the administration, developing proposals that can withstand department and legislative scrutiny and that allow the Governor and Commissioner to accomplish their policy goals for people who are served by the BHDH administration.

• Provide fiscal and technical advice, guidance, strategies, and analysis to the BHDH Assistant Commissioner, BHDH Finance and Budget Director and other BHDH senior management on the development and administration of fiscal policy, the biennial budget and operational spending plans.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the BHDH Finance and Budget Director or the Assistant Commissioner.

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 specialized professional experience performing budget operations for a human services program, other state agencies, community-based or non-profit organization.

Experience must include:

• Understanding of state and federal funding structures along with knowledge of government and public administration.

• Identify and analyze problems, investigate issues, or determine information validity relating to financial compliance.

• Working understanding of fiscal analysis, budget development, and management that includes strategic development for short- and long-term funds.

• Budget tracking, policy administration, and accounting for activities of assigned accounts including preparing financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Minnesota’s budgeting systems and be able to effectively use SWIFT to oversee and account for BHDH resources.

• Ability to interpret statutory language and appropriation laws.

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

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

• Familiarity with interpreting and implementing grant provisions and contractual agreements.

• Facilitator of groups to solicit information, feedback, and areas of development.

• Understanding of the legislative process that includes financial, budgeting and policy planning.

• Broad knowledge of public assistance programs.

• Familiar with DHS BHDH service delivery models.

Additional Requirements

• The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct criminal background checks on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former 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.