Planning Director State

State of Minnesota Planning Director

Location : St. Paul, Minnesota

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Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 12 / 17 / 24 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

Date Posted : 12 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : 12 / 24 / 2024

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

Division / Unit : DCYF Contract & Operations / Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division

Work Shift : Day Shift

Work Hours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, infrequent project-based travel

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

Classified Status : Classified

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

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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 provides direction, coordination, and strategic planning, reporting, analysis, and project management for federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) / Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and interrelated programs in the Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division (EAESD). The incumbent will be responsible for providing project management, expertise and direction in the design and implementation of EAESD initiatives, including required contracts, state plan amendments, legislation, legal analysis, and business needs analysis. They will also lead and participate in efforts to manage division resources, define and control scope of work efforts, and set and manage division standards through governance structures. They will be accountable for division compliance with federal policy and systems requirements; and advise management concerning recommended policy changes and situations requiring immediate attention. The position will have lead worker responsibilities for implementation of EAESD initiatives. The incumbent will apply a Whole Family Systems approach to all of the work planned and undertaken for this position and include using an equity lens for planning, analysis, reporting and implementation of EAESD initiatives.

Responsibilities include :

• State level planning for strategic development initiatives and implementation.
• Lead cross division teams in the ongoing planning and project management process for high-impact initiatives tied to EAESD programs and operations.
• Ensure the division has updated documentation, processes and capabilities to comply with TANF reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications :

Three (3) years of specialized experience working with leadership and leading complex strategic projects across the division and the agency to lift systems change efforts. Experience must include the following :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Requirements :

REFERENCE / BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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.

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Salary : $76,650 - $114,004