This position provides structured training to Driver and Vehicle Services employees and business partners.  The employee performs intermediate-level training duties as a member of the DVS Training Unit.  The employee determines training needs, develops training for assigned program areas, delivers the needed training, and evaluates the success of the training process.

If you are looking for a career that offers variety, is rewarding, and provides you with good, consistent challenges while serving Minnesotans, then look no further! As a Training Specialist with Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), you'll be delivering trainings to Emergency Managers, First Responders, and other professionals throughout the State of Minnesota to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. You'll also be working with many partner organizations, such as FEMA, to identify course requests, curriculum changes, and conduct needs assessments. Come join our team, today!

This position exists to develop, design, conduct, and evaluate training courses conducted by the State of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management's (HSEM) Training Program. The incumbent will work with the HSEM Training and Exercise Team to understand what the training needs are and augment existing instructor cadres or create new courses to meet those training needs.

This position will represent the Commissioner of Public Safety. Interpret and review driving records, police reports, medical records and other documents, along with interviewing drivers, to evaluate their ability to drive safely and their eligibility for driving privileges.

This position exists to provide training, consultation and connection to resources supporting jurisdictional Restorative Practices Advisory Committee members, community members, restorative practices initiative administrators, volunteers and staff. Also, to build the capacity of counties to understand, promote, implement, and expand restorative practices through inspiration, communication, planning, training, implementation, policy, assessment, and evaluation as a key strategy for addressing violence and harm on all levels. 

This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screenings, knowledge, and oral tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver’s license. This position is also responsible for conducting all inside office procedures while driver examiners are administering skills tests outside of the office.

This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver's license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes. 

This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver's license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes. 

This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver's license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes. 

Under limited supervision this position determines and establishes methods and procedures based on the interpretation of rules, statutes, and administrative procedures to identify solutions and business and operating processes for DVS business partners. The specific areas will include both deputy registrar and dealer operating and business processes, not limited to information management, business and legislative policy, financial analysis, procedure development and interpretation, process and procedure identification, analysis of compliance determinations and evaluation of areas of improvement.

This is a highly visible position that requires expert level experience and professional skills. Due to the visibility of the position the indirect impact will affect all of DPS, not only DVS. The position will require continuous skills in the identification of work processes and understanding of the overall impact on both the general public, as our customer and the impact on business processes, procedures and standards.

This position will be responsible for the collection of information and data for reports and program analysis. This position includes analysis to determine site visits, development and implementation of training, audits, and investigation of operations to identify areas of improvement or alleged misconduct. This position will involve travel statewide between deputy registrars and dealers in the state of Minnesota

This position provides program management and administration of the agency's employee metro pass, parking programs, the agency Gift Acceptance Program, and various other reimbursement programs as directed by the Office of Fiscal and Administrative Services (FAS) leadership.

At the direction of the Procurement Director, responsible for back up procurement responsibilities such as contracting, purchasing, providing purchasing assistance and guidance to agency purchasers and purchasing approvals to ensure purchasing is in accordance to applicable policies and procedures. In addition, is assigned timekeeper duties for the division level payroll.

This position is the lead worker for the FAS Office Administrative Services Intermediate and provides back up to the main reception desk when needed. Provides administration oversite over agency wide administrative processes such as the executed Travel and Special Expense Authorizations from the Commissioner's office and agency wide MNIT invoicing. Position is also the content administrator for the division's internal and public facing websites.

This position exists to promote public roadway safety by the administration of prescribed vision screening, knowledge, oral, road and skills tests for motor vehicle operators so that only qualified individuals obtain a Minnesota driver's license. This position is also responsible for inspecting motor vehicle dealership facilities and records to ensure compliance with state dealer laws, and to inspect motor vehicles for identification and titling purposes. 

The Grant Coordinator hired through this announcement will be hired as Office of Justice Programs staff and will transfer to the Department of Children, Youth and Families in June 2025.

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) at the Department of Public Safety provides leadership and resources to reduce crime, improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, and assist crime victims. The Office of Justice Programs is seeking engaged and innovative individuals to administer state and federal grant programs relating to violence prevention and intervention, youth intervention, criminal justice, restorative practices, and juvenile justice. These positions will manage and monitor state and federally funded grants and provide information, support, training, and technical assistance to grantees.

Key responsibilities of the positions may include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of state and federally funded grants.
• Provide comprehensive grant program administration including development of new grant programs or modification of current grant programs and the execution of competitive funding processes.
• Manage federal grant programs.
• Lead special projects to improve the efficacy, efficiency, and compliance of grants administration and access to grant programs.
• Develop and execute community engagement with and training and technical assistance to potential grant applicants, grant applicants, grantees, community groups, and other stakeholders regarding funding opportunities and grants administration.
• Development, implementation, and communication of policies, procedures, and processes related to grants administration.
• Provide high levels of customer service and technical assistance to grantees and potential grantees.

These positions have the option to telework in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin). Further information can be found in the State of Minnesota Telework Policy (HR/LR Policy #1422). The permanent work location for these positions is Town Square Tower located at 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. If hired and are teleworking, individuals may be asked to return to the permanent work location for a business need and will be expected to return at the individual’s own expense.

This position exists to advance the Department of Public Safety's mission to protect people and property in Minnesota through prevention, regulation, information and service. This position acts as the primary public contact point for driver evaluation and assists customers by providing accurate information in person and processing customer requests, problems or questions regarding all phases of driver licenses. Other tasks include directing customer to a driver improvement specialist, balancing receipts, directing work to other units, processing customer payments, entering insurance information, closing license withdrawals, and processing incoming correspondence received by mall, fax, or other delivery methods.

The position of Victim Specialist of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office, under administrative direction is responsible for the direct services provided to individuals, families and community; support the community-level response to MMIR violence, awareness and prevention; effectively communicates with other service providers within Minnesota’s Tribal Nations, Bands, and Communities; federal, state, and local law enforcement; federal and state agencies; and community based organizations and advocates; provides victim services and resources; assists in developing and providing training on MMIR violence to the agency's staff, and to other agencies and professionals; assists in educating the general community on issues relating to MMIR violence; to work with other agencies to coordinate services and to prevent MMIR violence; and perform other duties as assigned.

The Business Relations Program Director is responsible for managing the Business and Community Relations program areas of DVS. This position manages the oversight, maintenance and enhancements to the MNDRIVE system, project management, and Deputy Support teams at DVS. It defines and guides the planning and coordination for implementing strategic goals and objectives in DVS’ business and operational procedures. In addition, this position is responsible for fostering collaboration and building relationships with our business partners, while balancing accountability and the regulatory functions of this program area.

This position provides structure, organizational management, business representation, and service to the division on critical communication and service delivery systems. This position works collaboratively and closely with the other Division Program Directors. Additionally, this position will promote collaboration and teamwork across all internal teams including other divisions, MN.IT@DPS, and MN.IT Central.

This position promotes good stewardship of state resources, balances operational efficiency, and standardization with flexibility and customer service.

In addition, this position will provide direct oversight to service units within the division. This position will negotiate relevant business service level agreements with all customers and be responsible for ensuring individual unit performances deliver on agreed goals. This oversight will include employees represented by MMA, MAPE, and AFSCME.