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May 11, 2016

Executive Job Openings in Minnesota State Government

Thank you for your partnership in referring executive applicants for leadership opportunities at the State of Minnesota! Please review the following exciting executive level openings with the state, and help us promote the jobs and encourage those interested to apply. (Detailed instructions on how to apply for jobs are listed below.)

Hardy, Shawntera

State Leader Spotlight

Shawntera Hardy, Commissioner, Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

              

Governor Mark Dayton recently appointed Shawntera Hardy as Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). She previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office. As Commissioner, Shawntera is focused on strengthening workforce and business opportunity throughout the state of Minnesota.

             

Prior to working for the Governor, Shawntera was in senior leadership positions in local government and at several Minnesota companies and nonprofits. She worked as a city planner for the City of Saint Paul, government relations manager for HealthPartners, and policy director at Fresh Energy. She also owns and operates two small businesses (Civic Eagle and Policy Grounds Consulting, LLC). 

        

Shawntera was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, received her Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs from The Ohio State University, and received her Masters of Urban Regional Planning from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. She was named a “40 under 40” honoree by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2015; a (Real) Power of 50 honoree from Minnesota Business; and a member of the 2015 class of the Harvard Business School Young American Leaders Program (YALP).

           

A message from Shawntera: I am honored by Governor Dayton’s appointment, and grateful for his confidence in me to lead this important agency. I’m committed to doing all I can to ensure that all Minnesotans share in our state's economic prosperity.  

Spotlight Job: Assistant Commissioner - Debt Management Division*

Minnesota Management and Budget is hiring an Assistant Commissioner to lead the agency's

Debt Management Division. The Debt Management Division provides critical services to the state of Minnesota, managing the sale of bonds that generate resources to pay for capital projects and fund specific programs that are approved by the Legislature or required by law. The division is responsible for debt management, capital project implementation, compliance with state and federal law, establishing debt policy, forecasting debt capacity, serving as the point of contact for the rating agencies and for the actual sale of various types of debt instruments including state general obligation bonds that are used to finance the costs of the state's capital projects. The Debt Management Division is currently responsible for managing over $8 billion in state tax-supported debt.

  

Closing Date: May 15, 2016

Spotlight Job: Health Regulation Division Director**

Minnesota Department of Health is hiring a Health Regulation Division Director to support the MDH mission through monitoring compliance with laws and rules designed to protect the health and safety of Minnesota's nursing home residents, home care clients, hospital patients, health maintenance organization enrollees, clients of certain allied health professional groups and those involved in the disposition of the deceased. The Division manages an annual budget of just over $26 million, comprised of State Government Special Revenue Funds, Medicare, Medicaid, General Fund, and Health Care Access Fund.

         

Closing Date: May 20, 2016

Current Executive Job Openings

Please note: Jobs listed may close soon and will not be available for viewing after the closing date.

  

Director, Program Fidelity (4581) Human Services

   

Director of Nursing (5012) Human Services

   

*Assistant Commissioner, Debt Management Division (4715) MN Management and Budget

  

**Director, Health Regulation Division Director (4872) Health

   

Director, Financial Management (4884) Revenue

     

Chief Financial Officer (4884) Revenue

   

Deputy Commissioner (1282) Commerce

 

Current Professional Job Openings

Manager, Senior Asset and Configuration Manager (5022) MN.IT

  

State Program Administrator, Continuing Care for Older Adults (5051) Human Services

  

Director, Small Business Development Center (4508) MN State University, Mankato

  

Manager, Central Region (4748) Board of Water and Soil Resources

  

Quality Director (4733) Veterans Affairs

  

Manager, Program Planning and Research (4821) Management and Budget

   

Director, Community Preparation Services (5089) Human Services

  

Assistant Director of Nursing (4922) Veterans Affairs

  

Manager, Service Catalogue (5191) MN.IT

  

Manager, Health Care Communications (5215) Human Services

  

Manager, Contact Center (5059) Human Services

  

Clinical Supervisor, MSOP- St. Peter (3403) Human Services

   

Nurse Practitioner, Direct Care and Treatment (1220) Human Services

          

Please see end of newsletter for instructions on viewing and applying to job postings.

Governor Dayton Announces State Equity Audit and Working Group

Governor Dayton continues his efforts to make the state’s workforce reflect the diversity of Minnesotans, and expand opportunity for Minnesotans of color, Governor Mark Dayton today announced an independent audit of the state’s procurement, human rights and affirmative action practices.

Karen Francois hired as the Assistant Commissioner Overseeing the Office of Career & Business Opportunity

Gov. Dayton has hired a new state official as part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Karen Francois began May 4 as the new Assistant Commissioner, Office of Career & Business Opportunity. Francois will be focusing on four main areas: better career and business opportunities, business practices, and state government.

James Burroughs named Minnesota's new Chief Inclusion Officer

Gov. Mark Dayton has hired a new state official to bolster diversity in Minnesota's workforce and close long standing racial disparities. James C. Burroughs will begin May 18 as the state's Chief Inclusion Officer. Burroughs is charged with leading efforts across state government to increase the percentage of state jobs held by people of color, as well as increasing economic opportunity for persons with disabilities and others underrepresented within the state’s workforce.

JOB SEARCH TIPS:

How to View and Apply for Jobs

All interested candidates must officially apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website.

  1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers.
  2. Click “External Applicants” (or “Current Employees” if you are a current state employee).
  3. On the Job Search page enter the Job Opening ID number in the Keywords search box and click Search.
  4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
  5. If interested, click Apply.
  6. Please select “Statewide Executive Recruitment Office” as your referral source.

Have technical questions? Visit the Applicant Help section on the website or contact the Job Information Line at 651-259-3637.

How to Create a Job Search Agent

Creating a job search agent allows you to receive email alerts when new positions are posted that match your search criteria.

  1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers.
  2. Sign in or click New User to register. These links are located on the top right of the Job Search Page.
  3. Select your desired job search criteria.
  4. Click Save Search
  5. Next, enter text in the Name My Search field, check the box to “Notify me when new jobs meet my criteria,” and enter your email address.
  6.  Click Save Search
  7. Repeat if you wish to set up additional search agents. You can save up to five job search agents.

      

Have technical questions? Visit the Applicant Help section on the website or contact the Job Information Line at 651-259-3637