What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Technology Coordinator - Project Manager position at State of Minnesota?
Working Title : Business Technology Coordinator
Job Class : Project Manager
Agency : Health Department
Job ID : 83281
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Regular / Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division / Unit : Environmental Health / Operations Center
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day shift / 8 : 00am- 4 : 30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time
Salary Range : $45.03 - $64.69 / hourly; $94,022 - $135,072 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 220 - Managerial Plan
End Date : 02 / 01 / 2028
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : No
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.
Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans . The Environmental Health (EH) Division is seeking a Business Technology Coordinator for the Operations Center. This position will manage EH Division resources as they relate to business information technology applications, systems, and services to ensure that Minnesotans are protected from environmental hazards and applications comply with applicable Minnesota Enterprise standards. This position will act as the primary liaison between the EH Division and Minnesota IT (MNIT) department for MDH.
Primary Responsibilities include :
Document EH Division business processes and prioritize technology requests to align with program goals and needs.
Track and manage technology projects and applications across the EH Division to ensure successful implementation.
Conduct routine meetings with EH Division Leadership to review IT project statuses, adjust priorities, and refine strategies.
Collaborate with MNIT MDH to document business processes, support technology requirements, and ensure resource availability.
Evaluate new and existing IT systems to confirm functionality and alignment with EH Division needs, utilizing tools such as ideation techniques, mathematical modeling, Gantt charts, PERT diagrams, planning summary worksheets, milestone charts, and other project management methodologies.
This is a hybrid telework position that require in person meetings with external shareholders as well as in-office work in the downtown St. Paul location. Telework will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.
This is a temporary position that may last up to 3 years.
Minimum Qualifications
- Four (4) years of project management experience which includes working with IT systems and their application to organizational needs. This experience must also include managing technology projects from initiation to completion, including defining project goals, assess functionality, identify gaps, and recommending improvements.
An Associate's degree in Business Management, Environmental Health, Project Management, Information Technology, or closely related field may be substituted for six (6) months of experience.
A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Environmental Health, Project Management, Information Technology, or closely related field may be substituted for (12) months of experience.
A Master's degree in Business Management, Environmental Health, Project Management, Information Technology, or closely related field may be substituted for (18) months of experience.
A PhD in Business Management, Environmental Health, Project Management, Information Technology, or closely related field may be substituted for (24) months of experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during the interview :
A solid understanding of business processes, with the ability to document business program requirements in sufficient detail to clearly define project or program technology needs and priorities.
Proven experience working across diverse program areas, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate priorities and deadlines to stakeholders.
Experience engaging with senior leadership to review project progress, adjust priorities, and make informed decisions about resource allocation.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Business Management, Environmental Health, Project Management, Information Technology, or closely related field.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, to work with diverse staff and subject matters to meet technology needs.
Experience with Blueworks Live or other business process documentation applications.
Knowledge of environmental health programs in drinking water, food safety, well management, radiation, radon, risk assessment, lead poisoning prevention, water policy, climate change, or laboratory certification.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
This position does not require a driver’s license, but demands some travel that the candidate is responsible for meeting.
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 : $94,022 - $135,072
