Working Title: Children and Family Services Budget Director

Job Class: Human Services Program Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76262

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/02/2024

• Closing Date : 05/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS - Central Office / Children and Family Services / Management/Operations

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.65 - $55.95 / hourly; $78,613 - $116,823 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. This position will become a part of DCYF.

*This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies*

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

The two Children and Family Services Budget Directors function as part of the Children and Family Services and department-wide planning teams as the agency responds to state and federal legislative changes which have an impact on budget. They represent CFS on task forces and work groups charged to develop budget options for senior management consideration.

As one of two budget directors for Children and Family Services (CFS), in this position you will:

• Direct administration efforts to formulate biennial and supplemental budget strategies that can withstand department and legislative scrutiny and that allow the Governor and Commissioner to accomplish policy goals.

• Direct the development and maintenance of operational budgets for assigned divisions in Children and Family Services. This includes providing budget activity level management of all aspects of the operational budget. Develop and maintain knowledge of budgets in non-assigned budgets in CFS adequate to aid in setup, analyze problem areas and assume responsibility as needed.

• Oversee fiscal management of assigned funds and/or block grants.

• Provide fiscal and technical advice, guidance, strategies and analysis to the Assistant Commissioner and CFS senior management on the development and administration of fiscal policy, the biennial budget and operational spending plans.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Children and Families Services Management Operations or Assistant Commissioner.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

4 years of specialized professional experience in budget development and fiscal analysis that demonstrates:

• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and experience with leading state and/or federal budgeting procedures and legislative processes.

• Experience developing and managing budgets for a complex organization.

• Knowledge of government and public administration to develop and influence program policy and fiscal strategies.

• Experience and knowledge working in state government accounts management and/or reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in a field related to Accounting, Public Policy, Business Administration, Human Services or Political Sciences.

• Experience documenting, analyzing, and/or making policy recommendations to identify and reduce disparities through public programs.

• Extensive experience engaged in the Minnesota legislative process with a focus on budgets.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.