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State of Minnesota State Prog Admin Prin - SVF Coordinator in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: State Prog Admin Prin - SVF Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Public Employees Retire Assoc
Job ID : 76808
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 : 05/17/2024
Closing Date : 05/31/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Employees Retire Assoc / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE
Division/Unit : Personnel / Adm Employer Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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.
Under limited supervision, this position will administer PERA’s Statewide Volunteer Firefighter (SVF) plan serving departments throughout Minnesota to ensure compliance with reporting standards, pension law, and tax law. As subject matter expert on overall SVF operations within PERA, coordinates internal operational processes. Develops and provides internal staff and external stakeholder technical support, instructions, informational content and training on reporting requirements affecting fire departments and members participating in or inquiring about the SVF plan.
After a three (3) month training period, this position will primarily be telework with the requirement to be on site and in office in St. Paul, MN at least one (1) day per week and as needed based on business needs and other dependencies.
Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .
Four (4) Years of demonstrated professional level experience providing responses to complex agency program questions of external stakeholders.
*A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Communications, Marketing, or Organizational Leadership may substitute for one (1) year of professional level experience.
Professional level experience and education must clearly demonstrate the following:
Ability to develop, document, coordinate and provide initial and ongoing comprehensive training programs for internal and external stakeholders. This includes development of training materials
Advanced ability to read, comprehend and relate statutes, policies, procedures, opinions, and information to PERA staff and stakeholders in simplified and understandable terms that do not misconstrue the intent of the statutes
Advanced communication skills to explain complex and technical program information to external stakeholders and internal staff with various knowledge levels, listen to feedback, evaluate comprehension and adjust delivery accordingly
Writing skills to compose letters, newsletter articles, fact sheets, training materials, presentations and FAQ documents for a variety of audiences that convey complex legal information in understandable ways, and maintain process documentation and procedure manuals related to programs
Skilled in computer applications (Word, Excel) sufficient to perform related work responsibilities (creating correspondence, reports, spreadsheets) and develop status reports
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, advanced ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions, evaluate multiple options and to propose a solution, including suggestions for legislative, policy, or procedural changes
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to perform complex and technical analysis and interpretation in the preparation, verification and dissemination of information regarding PERA laws governing SVF plan eligibility as well as governmental entity and fire department responsibilities
Advanced knowledge of Minnesota Statutes Chapters 353 and 356, relating to SVF benefits and membership eligibility of the Association
Experience working with State pension plans
Experience in maintaining the confidentiality of data and information in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 and Personnel Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
**PERA will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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.