Working Title: Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Health Department

This position was previously announced on 06/23/2023. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply: Open to all bidders of MDH and all qualified job seekers simultaneously within the state agencies. Bidders will be accepted through 08/16/2023.
• Date Posted: 08/10/2023
• Closing Date: 08/24/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Child and Family Health / CFH Asst Div Dir Ops Unit Staf
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.25 - $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 - $77,297 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Re-Posting: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Grants and Contracts Coordinator in the Child and Family Health Division will lead in the development and administration of all outgoing grants, contracts, requests for proposals (RFPs) and training of new grant managers in these processes under limited supervision. Working with leadership/management, the position will routinely evaluate quality of work products and workflows and recommend and implement redesigns of processes as needed to address quality, and efficiency and assure essential internal controls.

This position:

• Serves as a liaison to CFH grant managers, general counsel, Office of Grants and Contracts and other divisions and workgroups focused on grant development and delivery.
• Assures that appropriate contract/grant templates, exhibits, and formatting is utilized, and tracking and execution of documents are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports conducting pre-award risk assessments of grant applicants in collaboration with grant managers and other internal finance staff.
• Requires a high-level knowledge of MDH grant and contracts policies and procedures, knowledge of State and federal statutes regarding outgoing grants, knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial risk assessment.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the areas within MDH that are involved in grants and contracts development including Financial Management, Grants and Contracts Office, and MDH Legal Unit.
• Participates in pilot studies testing new grant and contracting processes or systems and will staff the MDH Grants and Contracts Development Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with MN state or federal grants and contracts.

Previous experience below is required to be considered a candidate and will be assessed during the interview process:

• Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing, developing, editing and reviewing grants and contracts.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing policies and procedures pertaining to grants and contracts.
• Experience in planning, implementation, and administration in a public health program or related field.
• Knowledge of State and federal statutes regarding outgoing grants.
• Experience with lead work and/or training.
• Experience organizing and synthesizing material from diverse sources into comprehensive plans/reports.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships and strategies, including facilitating oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders on public health matters.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kathleen Maertz at kathleen.maertz@state.mn.us or 651-201-5609.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Elizabeth Huckins at elizabeth.huckins@state.mn.us.

About Health Department

Our mission is protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans. Our vision is for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.