Assistant Commissioner of Operations

This position serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED is the State of Minnesota’s principal agency in providing workforce development services, promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention, international trade, and community development. It also administers Unemployment Insurance, Paid Leave, and several other programs and direct services for Minnesotans. The Assistant Commissioner of Operations supports this work by overseeing operational services, including directing and administering the day-to-day and long-term operational activities of DEED. The role serves under the supervision of the Commissioner. It provides oversight and support to DEED’s financial and administrative services, human resources, diversity and equal opportunity, and general counsel teams pursuant to the requirements established by the applicable statutes and rules and the policy goals set forth by the Governor and articulated by the Commissioner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as Chief Operating Officer overseeing agency daily operations, including budget, finance, and accounting services, administrative and facility services, human resources, equal opportunity, and the general counsel.
• Provide personnel, budget, and other support to leaders across DEED in managing the programs and services they provide Minnesotans.
• Direct the development and implementation of department policies to provide structure and direction to managers in their leadership role and to employees in the performance of their job duties.
• Coordinate the implementation of cross-agency state operations initiatives.
• Advise the Commissioner and senior leadership team on agency-wide operations.

This position is statutory unclassified and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position requires occasional travel a few times per year.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience in operations in the public sector.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Demonstrated experience in leading teams with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and/or other core components of public administration.
• Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change management.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships, work collaboratively, and build consensus with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated information effectively to a variety of audiences.

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.