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Employment Opportunities

July 28, 2023

Drug Chemistry / Trainee-Forensic Scientist 1

Location: St. Paul
Division: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

These positions are telework eligible up to two days a week after the training period.

This announcement will be used to fill two vacancies.

These are full-time positions located in the Drug Chemistry Section of the BCA.  To conduct themselves in a way that meets and supports the mission, vision, and values of the BCA. To successfully complete training in the discipline, including required court testimony training and become proficient in all job duties.

Close date: July 31


Digital Communications Supervisor

Location: St. Paul
Division: Office of Communications

Supervise and coordinate the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Communications (OOC) team that provides and maintains DPS’ brand image via internal and external websites, social media channels as well as other electronic communications platforms. Responsibilities include overseeing digital, visual, and editorial workload within the OOC while achieving DPS goals and objectives. Oversees brand management and standards for digital/web, social media, graphics/visualization, and writing/editing to ensure those functions adhere to brand standards.

The position will be responsible for helping oversee digital communications strategies and tactics for the OOC. The position exists to ensure that digital communications used throughout DPS enhance the agency's reputation and helps DPS achieve its goals by researching and recommending digital communications tools that will enhance and further DPS and OOC objectives, including new digital media strategies, graphic design, social media and video, and platforms to maximize the reach DPS messages.

At the direction of the communications director and deputy director, the position provides strategic oversight and direction for all visual, written and web efforts to promote, support and enhance the image, goals, mission and vision of DPS. The individual should have a keen eye for design, be highly creative, and have the ability to multi-task and manage projects and daily responsibilities within a dynamic environment. The individual help produce graphics and other digital and visual content as necessary and depending on workload.

Close date: August 15


Exam Services Coordinator 

Location: Anoka
Division: Driver and Vehicle Services

This position oversees and regulates the third-party testing program, develops and coordinates training for examining personnel and driver license agents, and assists in the oversight of driver education to ensure the goals and objectives of the unit are realized. Assists the program supervisor and program director in the development of strategic goals, plans and outcomes related to Driver Exam.

Close date: Aug. 4


Forensic Laboratory Technician - Management Analyst 1

Location: St. Paul
Division: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Forfeitures - This position exists to provide administrative and technical support to the MSP Statewide Asset Forfeiture Program at the district level under limited supervision. This is achieved by implementing current forfeiture program policies and procedures consistent with the MSP Statewide Forfeiture Program and by managing assets seized and forfeited to the district from acquisition to final disposal.

Evidence - This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily evidence tasks involving the receipt, disposition, and processing of evidence and property. Provide assistance to investigations by updating and maintaining the State Patrol's records on all district evidence using the BEAST system. 

Close date: Aug. 1


Issuing Lead - Office & Admin Specialist Sr

Location: St. Paul
Division: Driver and Vehicle Services

Forfeitures - This position exists to provide administrative and technical support to the MSP Statewide Asset Forfeiture Program at the district level under limited supervision. This is achieved by implementing current forfeiture program policies and procedures consistent with the MSP Statewide Forfeiture Program and by managing assets seized and forfeited to the district from acquisition to final disposal.

Evidence - This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily evidence tasks involving the receipt, disposition, and processing of evidence and property. Provide assistance to investigations by updating and maintaining the State Patrol's records on all district evidence using the BEAST system. 

Close date: Aug. 1


Sprinkler Plan Reviewer

Location: St. Paul
Division: State Fire Marshal

Forfeitures - This position exists to provide administrative and technical support to the MSP Statewide Asset Forfeiture Program at the district level under limited supervision. This is achieved by implementing current forfeiture program policies and procedures consistent with the MSP Statewide Forfeiture Program and by managing assets seized and forfeited to the district from acquisition to final disposal.

Evidence - This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily evidence tasks involving the receipt, disposition, and processing of evidence and property. Provide assistance to investigations by updating and maintaining the State Patrol's records on all district evidence using the BEAST system. 

Close date: Aug. 16


Benefits

  • Work-life balance
  • Public Pension Plan
  • Training and professional development
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Low-cost medical and dental coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Health care spending and savings accounts
  • Dependent care spending account
  • Tax-deferred compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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