Working Title: Compliance Coordinator

　　Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

　　Agency: Board of Water and Soil Resources

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/09/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Board of Water & Soil Resources/MAPE

　　Division/Unit : BWSR / Org Effectiveness

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes-estimated 5%

　　Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually

　　Job Class Option : Financial Reporting

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　Hybrid work Eligible : Yes

　　Supervisor: Jenny Gieseke

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　The mission of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is to improve and protect Minnesota’s water and soil resources by working in partnership with local governments, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and landowners.

　　The Compliance Coordinator position is responsible for leading and managing agency internal controls and grants oversight. This purpose includes, but is not limited to, developing, monitoring and implementing the agency’s risk assessment plan, its grants oversight program; and assessing the need for, and developing, an agency internal audit function. The coordination of internal controls provides assurance to management that the agency’s governance, risk management, and control activities are effective and efficient. This position will also recommend process improvements to management that add value to the organization and to external partners.

　　The principal duties of the position include:

　　Develop, manage and implement BWSR’s internal controls program for areas of greatest financial, compliance and operational risk

　　Ensure that BWSR’s grants programs are in compliance with state policies by coordinating the Agency’s comprehensive grants oversight program including, financial reconciliation and monitoring.

　　Represent BWSR and take the lead in outside audits with the federal government, the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA), and other regulatory agencies as required

　　Represent BWSR on statewide and regional task forces and committees, and keep informed of new audit policies and procedures, legislation, opinions, and ideas so that professional standards are maintained.

　　In coordination with management, recommend and or perform special audits, to evaluate and/or monitor control activities developed as part of the agency’s risk assessment plan, or elsewhere. Maintain independence and objectivity when conducting or contracting for audits.

　　This Compliance Coordinator reports to the Organizational Effectiveness Manager.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　EDUCATION

　　Bachelor‘s degree

　　EXPERIENCE

　　At least five years of professional experience in public administration, accounting or a related field that demonstrates the following:

　　General knowledge of accepted accounting principles

　　Advanced knowledge of auditing standards (Federal/State Audit Requirements)

　　Knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the processing of financial transactions

　　Developing and leading audits

　　Organizing and implementing risk assessments and making independent judgments

　　Ability to relate with people, both internal and external at all levels of the organization

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Advanced certification (e.g. certified internal auditor or certified public accountant) is preferred.

　　Experience working in state goverment.

　　Experience with grants oversight.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. Even though the weights being lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.

　　Additional Requirements

　　It is the policy of the Board of Water & Soil Resources that those offered employment submit to the following background check prior to employment.

　　The background check may consist of the following components:

　　Employment Reference Check

　　SEMA4 Records Check

　　Criminal History Check

　　Driver‘s License DMV check

　　Conflict of Interest Review

　　Education/License Verification

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.