The purpose of this position is to supervise, develop, and administer programs designed to achieve high quality broadband access for all Minnesotans and to support and promote the skills necessary to adopt and use broadband tools for economic, educational, health, and institutional benefits.

Programs administered include the following:

• Border-to-Border Infrastructure Grant Program which provides state and/or federal financing for DEED-approved broadband infrastructure expansion projects (including the Low-Density Pilot Program and the Line Extension Program).
• Supporting and maximizing Minnesota entities participation in federally funded broadband infrastructure program.
• Digital skills, broadband adoption and use of programs. The position supervises infrastructure grants staff who provide technical assistance and administer grants to partners to carry out duties on behalf of the state.

This position will include statewide and national travel.

This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at an office listed below and DEED Headquarters in St. Paul. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position will report in office to one of the following CareerForce locations:

Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Austin, Bemidji, Blaine, Bloomington, Brainerd, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Caledonia, Cambridge, Chaska, Cloquet, Cottage Grove, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Kasson, Litchfield, Little Falls, Mankato, Marshall, Minneapolis North, Minneapolis South, Montevideo, Monticello, Moorhead, Mora, New Ulm, Owatonna, Preston, Red Wing, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Thief River Falls, Virginia, Wabasha, Wadena, West St. Paul, Willmar, Winona, Woodbury, Worthington

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years* of supervisory experience along with experience in budget, fiscal, and grants management focusing on the analysis/forecasting of complex programming, policies, procedures, and techniques

*Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience with state and federal broadband grants administration
• Experience implementing state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to broadband and budgetary and fiscal processes
• Experience interpreting, communicating, and applying complex state statutes or federal laws to division/program-level work
• Ability to lead and manage diverse staff
• Ability to manage complex budgets, grants, and contracts related to broadband, including preparing and monitoring budgets
• Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.