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State of Minnesota Operations Manager-Administration Agency Division Director in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Business Operations Manager
Job Class: Administration Agency Division Director
Agency: Administration Dept
Job ID : 81032
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, the incumbent is expected to work in the office 50% of the time.
Full/Part Time : Full Time
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/31/2024
Closing Date : 11/25/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept- Managerial
Division/Unit : Facilities Management Division
Work Shift/Work Hours : Days
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes 2 %
Salary Range: $46.68- $67.01 / hourly; $97,468-$139,917/ annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt-Executive
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 Department of Administration is a core service agency serving the Governor, Legislature, state agencies, local governments, and the public. Our mission is to provide leadership, innovation, solutions, and support to help our partners succeed. To learn more about us, please visit mn.gov/admin.
The Business Operations Manager will lead, direct, and manage the business operations of the Facilities Management Division, providing quality leadership and managerial oversight. The incumbent will lead the design, development, and implementation of section goals, strategic operational plans, performance standards, and applicable policies and procedures. This also includes preparing and administering the division’s annual budget from multiple dedicated and non-dedicated funding sources.
The Division has 270 team members an annual operating budget of $100M, and operates and maintains 23 state buildings, 21 parking facilities and the140 acre Capitol Complex. The Business Operations Manager will act on behalf of the Division Director when Necessary.
This position supervises directly, 5 positions and indirectly supervises 23 positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience managing a financial team including budget forecasting, analysis, and monitoring. Bachelor's degree or higher in business or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. This experience must demonstrate working knowledge in the following areas:
Administrative management to plan, organize, and direct human and fiscal resources to achieve full productivity under changing circumstances.
Budget forecasting, development, analysis, and monitoring.
Public procurement and/or administration of contracts, grants, leases, and similar agreements
Legislative process and public policy development
In addition, candidates will be evaluated based on the following:
Strong leadership experience and capabilities to create and implement an organizational vision, achieving results consistent with customer and stakeholder expectations.
Ability to lead under conditions of uncertainty and during periods of change, while working on multiple issues and tasks with limited resources.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in the presentation of ideas, policies, and complex programs and to write in a clear, concise, and accurate manner to a wide range of audiences.
Interpersonal and human relation skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other agencies and branches of government.
Problem solving abilities sufficient to identify, analyze, and resolve a broad range of complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in state government and public administration.
Five or more years of experience managing a business or operation including business planning and development, finance, human resources, and service delivery.
Knowledge of construction project management, engineering, and energy conservation/building sustainability
Familiarity with facilities planning and transactions including leasing, acquisition, disposition, and easements.
Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, or closely related degree.
Additional Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks.
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.