The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting servicemembers, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Working Title: Chief of Staff Job Class: Senior Administrative Officer Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 01/17/2024 Closing Date: 01/30/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Econ Dev -Managerial Division/Unit: Employee Payroll / CO Commissioners Office X Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes, up to 25% of the time Salary Range: $50.65 - $72.56 / hourly; $105,757 - $151,505 / annually Classified Status: Unclassified Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrepresented FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible to telework up four (4) days per week Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No 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. Job Summary This senior position supports the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) in all aspects of delivering on the agency's mission to "empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone." The Chief of Staff will assist the Commissioner in managing high profile initiatives and serving as a liaison to agency staff and external stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on leading processes that cut across divisional portfolios within the agency. The Chief of Staff will help lead the Commissioner's Executive Team, connecting day-to-day processes and activities to the agency's longer-term strategic goals and objectives. Competencies of this position include; leadership, learning and strategic/systems thinking, quality management, organizational knowledge, negotiation, and people management. REPORTABILITY Reports to Commissioner of DEED Supervises: No direct reports. In coordination with the Commissioner, the Chief of Staff provides support, oversight and direction to senior agency leadership. Budget: NA Clientele: External - Governor's Office Legislators and Legislative Staff (State and Federal), Members of the Public, Stakeholders and Other State/Federal Agencies, Attorney General's Office, National Organizations Internal - Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, DEED Executive Team, All DEED Staff Licensure: N/A Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Advance and provide oversight for commissioner's policy and program priorities, schedule, and special projects. Ensure alignment between the department's strategic plan and the Commissioner's priorities and drive intra-agency collaboration to accomplish goals. Act on behalf of the Commissioner in his/her absence or in his/her direction and provide advice and counsel to the Commissioner. Establish and maintain effective partnerships, formal and informal. Cultivate and promote an inclusive work environment for all with respect to diversity, equity, an inclusivity. This position is an unclassified appointment, which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority, which is anticipated to end on 12/31/2026. The position can end or be extended at any time. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment. Five (5) years of professional level experience demonstrating the ability to: Responding to stakeholders, be skilled at-risk communication, with the ability to respond nimbly during interviews, public meetings, and other spontaneous settings. Lead and delegate to effect desired changes within the organization. Plan, organize, direct, implement and explain complex programs and practices. This includes broad knowledge of public policies, funding mechanisms and roles, and authorities of federal, state, and local government. Negotiate; resolve conflict; lead strategic, short range and project planning; manage time effectively; assess cost-benefit; perform technical and program evaluation; communicate strategically and effectively, and budgeting. Technical expert knowledge sufficient to plan, organize, direct, implement and explain complex programs and practices. Articulate programs and policies of the administration to varied clientele both within and outside the department Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications Managerial experience, including strategic planning and directing the work of managers and professional staff. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or a closely related field. Experience in evaluating new legislation, policies, procedures, and rules and interpreting them to analyze organizational and policy impacts. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following: Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers. A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment. When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Application Details Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: Public p