Broadband Environmental/Land Use Coordinator - State Program Administrator Coordinator

Working Title : Broadband Environmental / Land Use Coordinator

Job Class : State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency : Department of Employment and Economic Development

Job ID : 83472

Location : Statewide

Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1 / 31 / 2025.

Date Posted : 01 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE

Division / Unit : Broadband Development

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

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, up to 20% of the time

Salary Range : $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employment / 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 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 is responsible for overseeing and coordinating professional program administration for DEED's state and federally funded broadband grant projects. Key duties include providing consultation, training, and technical guidance, as well as ensuring compliance with state and federal permitting laws and regulations. The role involves collaborating with agencies such as Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), Office of State Archeologist (OSA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices. The position will provide coordination and technical assistance to consultants, project leaders, and staff, while also developing and conducting training sessions on program administration. Additionally, the incumbent will review project submittals, participate in project consultation meetings, and make recommendations on eligibility and compliance with federal and state requirements for broadband projects funded through Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) and state Border to Border programs.

This position is telework (https : / / mn.gov / mmb-stat / policies / 1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at an office listed below and DEED Headquarters - St. Paul. 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 will include statewide and national travel.

This position will report in office to one of the following CareerForce Locations :

Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Austin, Bemidji, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Caledonia, Cambridge, Chaska, Cloquet, Cottage Grove, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Kasson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis South, Montevideo, Monticello, Moorhead, Mora, New Ulm, Owatonna, Preston, Red Wing, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Thief River Falls, Virginia, Wabasha, Wadena, West St. Paul, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, Worthington

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.

Four (4) years of experience in overseeing, managing and coordinating programs, providing expert advice and consultation, offering training on state and federal laws, and ensuring compliance with permitting and land use regulations in the context of state and federal requirements.

Bachelor's degree in land use, environmental science, archaeology, or other closely related field as determined by the agency and three (3) years of experience overseeing, managing and coordinating programs, providing expert advice and consultation, offering training on state and federal laws, and ensuring compliance with permitting and land use regulations in the context of state and federal requirements.

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

Experience working within federal historical procedures and guidelines related to cultural resources reviews, especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

Knowledge of licensure in Minnesota for contracted archaeologists or have the ability to obtain a license to work on non-federal public lands in Minnesota

Experience applying and / or interpreting State and Federal environmental land use and permitting laws

Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state statutes or federal laws to division / program-level work

Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in land use, environmental science, archaeology, or other closely related field as determined by the agency

Knowledge of administering grants-in-aid programs for historic preservation

Experience with project management

Experience handling multiple tasks at once and maintaining organization

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components :

Criminal Background Check

Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Driver’s Record Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.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.

Salary : $76,650 - $114,004