Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) state agency serves the people of Minnesota by providing the state with leadership and guidance to support efficient and effective government, a world class workforce, and responsible financial management.

Working Title: Workplace Violence and Emergency Preparedness
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/11/2024
• Closing Date: 01/31/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn Management & Budget
• Division/Unit: Enterprise Continuity/ Management Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $36.52 - $52.79 / hourly; $76,253 - $110,225 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: Managerial Plan
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• 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. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Are you passionate about making a difference and contributing to a safe work environment? The Enterprise Workplace Violence and Emergency Preparedness Manager plays a key role leading the State’s efforts to promote a safe and engaged workforce. The State of Minnesota aspires to be a place where all people are free from threats and acts of violence. State employees provide a diverse array of important services to the people of Minnesota across many different facilities, geographic locations, and work schedules. It is important to strategically and intentionally plan for preventing threats and acts of violence against State employees in advance, as well as being prepared to respond to and recover from those acts of violence which do occur.

The Enterprise Workplace Violence and Emergency Preparedness Manager will engage state agencies and other partners in developing or enhancing their workplace violence prevention and response programming. This position:

• Leads enterprise workplace violence prevention and response programming in accordance with MMB’s HR/LR Policy #1444 Workplace Violence Prohibited.
• Directs state agencies in developing or enhancing their workplace violence programs through development, training, exercises, evaluation, and project management.
• Coordinates multi-agency and cross-functional work groups across areas such as Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety, Facilities, Security, and Legal.
• Develops programmatic research, analysis, and evaluation to brief State leaders and inform resource allocation and prioritization decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years’ experience of working with incident management programs and duties must include

• Lead workplace violence education, training, drills, and exercises and help facilitate training and exercising.
• Experience with large scale all hazards emergency preparedness and planning.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal emergency preparedness policies, procedures, programs, and goals
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field will be substituted for 1 year of required experience.
  • Advanced degree in a related field will be substituted for 18 months of required experience.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencereviewing and updating policies and process for evaluating agency workplace violence planning programs.
• Experience with local law enforcement and emergency management during workplace violence incidents that involve state employees.
• Certified Threat Manager by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 Anne Ward at anne.ward@state.mn.us or 651-757-1789.

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 Anne Ward at anne.ward@state.mn.us.

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.