Job Information
State of Minnesota Director for Advancing Contracting Equity - State Program Administrator Manager Senior in Roseville, Minnesota
Working Title: Director for Advancing Contracting Equity
Job Class: State Program Administrator Manager Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 77320
Location : Roseville
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/05/2024
Closing Date : 06/28/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : Metro / Equity Advancement Metro
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $41.51 - $59.72 / hourly; $86,672 - $124,695 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
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 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.
The Director for Advancing Contracting Equity leads and coordinates the district’s efforts to implement contracting and procurement practices that result in more prime contracts awarded to small businesses owned by women, indigenous, persons of color, veterans, and small businesses in rural parts of the state, especially contracts under $250,000.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• Managing unit staff and budget.
• Providing subject matter expertise to agency leadership, managers, other state agencies, and tribal and local governments regarding equity related to contracting and procurement practices.
• Participating in strategic planning and policy analysis around contracting equity goals.
• Building networks across state and local agencies, the contracting community, and the wider construction marketplace.
• Overseeing the development and delivery of training to ensure district and office personnel understand the selection and administration of purchasing/procurement options that foster small business participation.
• Analyze data and present information and reports to agency leadership, district leadership, project managers, and other personnel on MnDOT’s contracting with under-utilized small businesses to aid in decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborating with communications and public outreach personnel and other MnDOT offices on strategies and materials for communicating MnDOT’s commitment to contracting equity to increase customer trust and attract more small businesses to work with the state.
• Representing the agency at conferences and advisory committees to promote understanding, learning, and collaboration.
The work location of this position is the Water’s Edge building in Roseville. The incumbent will have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule of at least two days/week in office and the remainder teleworking. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of managerial experience OR three (3) years of professional supervisory experience OR four (4) years of advanced professional experience demonstrating the following:
Knowledge of construction contracting and purchasing practices
Knowledge of business and workforce development strategies in the construction industry
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of MnDOT’s investment practices, strategic planning, and risk management
Experience developing and managing a budget
Experience supervising staff
Knowledge of working with Tribal, State, Federal, and Local Partners
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver’s License Verification
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.