Working Title: HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant Program Administrator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Open for bidders through 04/04/2024.
• Date Posted: 03/28/2024
• Closing Date: 04/18/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department
• Division/Unit: Health Protection / EH ESA Risk Intervention Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - 25%
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible: 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. 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.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Contribute to Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Housing hazard identification and remediation unit production activities.
• Perform program activities to support the success of the Lead Hazard Control Program.
• Perform administrative functions to execute the HUD Lead Hazard Control Grant and supplemental Healthy Homes program.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skill in primary areas of responsibility and expertise (e.g. public health, lead hazard reduction, healthy housing, and federal grants management) and complete assigned trainings and attend assigned meetings.

This position is based in St. Paul and eligible for telework as a schedule option. Specific schedule will be based on business needs and is subject to supervisor discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A Master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. 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 administering a federal grant program, lead poisoning prevention, housing rehabilitation, weatherization, healthy housing, affordable housing, or related program including experiences in the following areas:

• Project planning and operations sufficient to organize group projects (including establishing goals and timetables, clarifying mutual expectations, and evaluating results).
• Organizing, recordkeeping, and task management sufficient to ensure program transparency and keep deadlines and deliverables on track.
• Building networks through public and private sectors.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during interview:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, effective manner, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting processes, administrative procedures, public policy, state subcontracting procedures, and federal fiscal requirements.
• Knowledge of lead hazard control, lead abatement strategies, weatherization, healthy housing, housing rehabilitation, and affordable housing.
• Knowledge of state grant procedures and requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Control Grants.
• Knowledge of Federal Environmental Review requirements and processes.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference 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 Laura Jones at laura.m.jones@state.mn.us or 651-201-4842.

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 Laura Jones at laura.m.jones@state.mn.us.

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision 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)
• 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.