**Working Title: Budget Coordinator/Financial Advisor** **Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal - Financial Management** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture** + **Job ID** : 81458 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Hybrid + **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 11/07/2024. + **Date Posted** : 11/01/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/14/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture + **Division/Unit** : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Operations Unit + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Financial Management + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (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 serves as the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division (PFMD) business analyst for budgets and will direct financial planning; internal accounting; procurement oversight, expenditure evaluations and corrections for the PFMD division. This position will work with division management in developing biennial budgets, budget narratives, budget rosters and fiscal notes. This position will provide work direction to the procurement functions of the division. This position will make certain that the federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are followed. **Minimum Qualifications** _To facilitate proper years of service 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 of experience in budgeting or accounting. NOTE: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Marketing may substitute one (1) year of work experience. Demonstrated working experience with of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP), budgeting policies, principles, and practices sufficient to assist in the accounting and budgetary processes. Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and generating financial reports. Written skills sufficient to draft and edit written procedures, work instructions, and correspondence. Must currently possess and maintain Authorized for Local Purchasing (ALP) certification at the $25,000 level or attend training and obtain ALP certification within six (6) months of appointment to position. The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work. **Preferred Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Grants Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy/ Administration, or related degree. Experience with the statewide accounting system (SWIFT) and Oracle Business Intelligent Enterprise Edition (OBIEE). Demonstrated working knowledge of budget policies, procedures, and regulations to manage and administer budgets, analyze data, and implement fiscal control procedures. Experience with state and federal budgetary processes, relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies governing the use of state and federal funds. Demonstrated work experience forecasting budgets, problem identification, and resolution. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills in generating financial reports. **Physical Requirements** This position requires the physical dexterity that permits standing, kneeling, bending, and stretching, and climbing up and down steps, lifting objects and traversing slippery/uneven surfaces. This position must perform routine office tasks such as sitting, reading, examining documents, and viewing a computer for long periods of time. **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components: 1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) 2. Employment Reference Check 3. Driver’s License Check 4. Conflict of Interest Review The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. 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.