**Working Title: Program Monitor** **Job Class: Workforce Development Specialist 3** **Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development** + **Job ID** : 83982 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) 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 02/16/2025. + **Date Posted** : 02/10/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/24/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Workforce Development + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% of the time. + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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 help support and enhance the quality of workforce readiness programs in Minnesota by monitoring grant programs for fiscal and programmatic compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations, as well as DEED guidelines. Apply attention to detail and technical expertise in the areas of accounting, audit, program management and continuous improvement. DEED is committed to moving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and across all aspects of life in Minnesota forward. We’re dedicated to a Minnesota that welcomes everyone. Preferred candidates for this position will have experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Duties and Responsibilities: + Monitor federal and state-funded workforce development grants across a diverse array of Employment and Training Programs (ETP). Monitoring portfolio may include a variety of youth, adult and workforce development area grantees (Dislocated Worker, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Adult Career Pathways, WIOA Youth, Youth at Work, and other programs). + Analyze and compile program data to develop written summaries and reports of monitoring findings for applicable grant programs. + Identify any potential areas of non-compliance, vulnerability, and risk, then recommend mitigation strategies. + Provide technical assistance to grantees to resolve compliance findings. + Interpret legal and regulatory requirements for grantees and provide authoritative advice. + Embrace a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to improve or streamline monitoring processes to enhance performance. + Serve on work groups tasked with developing and/or revising guidelines, policies, and processes on program delivery, monitoring, compliance, performance management, risk assessment, and related operational goals and objectives. + Identify and participate in training opportunities to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. 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 posting may be used to fill multiple positions. **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.** Three (3) years* of work experience in the oversight of employment and training programs, economic development, public administration, human services, or closely related area as determined by the agency. *Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting/Finance, Human Services, Business, or other closely related fields as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; Master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; Ph.D. substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience. Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: + Experience working with grants or contract management in either the public or private sectors. + Skill in business communication, including report writing and professional correspondence. + Analytical and problem-solving skills. + Skill in prioritizing/scheduling to manage workload, competing priorities, and meeting strict deadlines. + Experience with stakeholder engagement and providing prompt, courteous, and accurate information to internal and external partners. **Preferred Qualifications** + Case management experience with Dislocated Worker, WIOA Adult, Adult Career Pathways, WIOA Youth, MN Youth Programs, or other closely related human services programs as determined by the agency. + Experience in accounting, auditing, or related financial analysis expertise, education, and/or training. + Program or project management experience. + Knowledge or experience with Workforce One (WF1) case management system. + 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 Interview 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.