Job Information
State of Minnesota Communications Project Manager - Communications Specialist 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Communications Project Manager
Job Class: Communications Specialist 3
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 80320
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - details in job summary
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/20/2024
Closing Date : 10/10/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : Operations Services / OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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 DNR is currently seeking a Communications Project Manager in St. Paul, MN. This position serves as a communications project manager for the agency, embedded in the Office of Communication and Outreach (OCO), providing expert assessment of current state, gap analysis, KPI creation and monitoring, intervention testing, data analysis, and change management for communications and outreach efforts and initiatives. This includes analyzing internal and external resources, partnership with critical subject matter experts, creation of training materials, coaching, and training of best practices (train the trainer), and excellent relationship management to impact change throughout the agency. The position incumbent will keep abreast of, and participate in, national and industry project management best practices and serve as the technical expert on subject matter to ensure efficient rollout of new systems, tools, or process improvements. The incumbent will serve as lead worker on communications projects and initiatives as assigned and facilitate continuous improvement audits and implementation across the section and agency on key communications work through monitoring of KPIs. This position will serve as senior advisor to leadership on setting priorities for continuous improvement projects and targets for KPIs and communications objectives.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Under administrative direction, manage assigned major communications projects and initiatives from planning through implementation to ensure optimal efficiency and fiscal responsibility of communication and outreach programs and efforts.
Under administrative direction, manage continuous improvement efforts for the communication and outreach functions of the DNR and the operations of the Office of Communications and Outreach.
Under administrative direction, manage agency communication and outreach teams in response to crisis or highly sensitive situations.
Participate in, facilitate, and/or support other assigned communications duties.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience in long-range and strategic planning, developing programs and procedures, directing projects, and forging partnerships, sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, develop and implementation trainings, and evaluate results.
A bachelor’s degree in business, project management, communications, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience using project management best practices; project planning, and operations sufficient to organize projects and negotiate for resources to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Knowledge of communications best practices including writing, editing, communications planning and implementation, goal and KPI setting, and reporting.
Ability to motivate internal and external partners to provide support and collaborate on coordinated plans, including but not limited to the Governor’s Office, Commissioner’s Office, and all DNR divisions and regions.
Ability to form relationships and influence decision-making, to work with diverse groups who have divergent ideas and help them identify and take action toward a common goal.
Ability to facilitate large groups, draft meeting agendas, and develop concise and accurate meeting summaries.
Coordination skills to keep multiple levels of planning and logistics on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree, advanced training, or certification in business, project management, communications, or related field.
Experience working in and manipulating reporting and project management tools such as PowerBI and others.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or other project management and/or process improvement certification.
Experience working as part of a communications team or closely with communications professionals to manage and implement project as well as track and report metrics.
Experience working in or with local, state, or federal government.
Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis sufficient to establish a system of measures and evaluate project results and to critique the analytical methods and results.
Experience in and knowledge of fiscal and purchasing processes.
Additional Requirements
No driving duties are required.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification 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.