**Working Title: eLINK Coordinator** **Job Class: Management Analyst 4** **Agency: Board of Water & Soil Resources** + **Job ID** : 81110 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Remote work Eligible** : No + **Hybrid Eligible:** Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 10/23/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/14/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Board of Water & Soil Resources /MAPE + **Division/Unit** : BWSR/ Local Water Mgmt + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes- Est. 10% + **Salary Range:** $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + **Supervisor:** Adam Beilke + 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 will serve as the agency lead and expert in the coordination of the agency’s grant management database (eLINK) usage across the State. eLINK is the BWSR enterprise-wide system for housing data from grants for multiple BWSR programs across the agency. The position is responsible for developing business-side solutions for multiple agency programs which includes coordinating meetings, timelines, budgeting, process improvements, vendor relations and working in collaboration with Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT) staff and local partners. **Principal responsibilities include:** + Serve as the agency expert and lead on program needs, coordinate and communicate internal business-side analysis and implementation activities related to eLINK including updates and maintenance of the system. + Serve as liaison with MN.IT to coordinate and communicate eLINK activities, including projects, updates, rollouts, etc. + Provide external program communications and training to clientele for the efficient and effective delivery and implementation of agency database applications. + Attend and participate in educational programs and trainings to expand or develop knowledge, skills, and abilities so that the tasks performed will be maintained and improved. + Design and recommend methods and procedures for ensuring that each area of eLINK uses common practices, definitions and approaches to data entry, retrieval and reporting. + Create systems that will make every effort to ensure consistency, accuracy, efficiency and adherence to data privacy policies among system users. **Minimum Qualifications** Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of professional level experience in software and/or business systems testing. Experience must include: + Mentoring, coaching, and training team members. + Knowledge of laws, rules, and policies pertaining to grants in general and to specific fiscal program parameters of natural resource conservation programs. + Knowledge of rules, policies, and procedures as they pertain to administration and disbursement of state grant funds. + Knowledge of significant technological opportunities and limitations that may impact the system. + Knowledge of technical terms related to application development and full stack systems. + Qualitative and quantitative analysis sufficient to evaluate grant program results and to critique the analytical methods and results of program operations. + Good communication skills both orally and in written documents in a clean, concise, and informational manner. A master’s degree in management information systems, Data Science and/or Analytics, or a related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience; OR a bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years; OR an associate degree substitute for one (1) year. **Preferred Qualifications** + Five years of professional level experience in software and/or business systems testing. + An advanced degree in Management Information Systems, Data Science and/or Analytics, or a related field. + Experience in project management or continuous improvement. + Ability to present, discuss and explain complex or controversial matters in a professional manner. + Ability to motivate, influence, persuade, understand and work collaboratively with others. + Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate alternatives and consequences of impacts of proposed statutes, rules and policy. **Physical Requirements** Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties. **Additional Requirements** This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record. It is policy of the Board of Water and Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: 1. Employment Reference Check 2. SEMA4 Records Check 3. Criminal History Check 4. Driver's License DMV check 5. Conflict of Interest Review 6. Education/License Verification 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.