Capacity Planning Supervisor jobs in Minnetonka, MN

Working Title: American Indian Program Supervisor
Job Class: Planning Program Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to bidders of MDH and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bids will be accepted through Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
• Date Posted: 03/21/2024
• Closing Date: 04/04/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MDH / MMA (216)
• Division/Unit: Office of Amercian Indian Health
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, up to 25%
• Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: Yes, applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 American Indian Program Supervisor exists in the Office of American Indian Health (OAIH) in the Health Equity Bureau to lead, coordinate, and manage multiple OAIH grants with Tribal governments and urban American Indian organizations in Minnesota. Grant programs and funding cycles are dynamic and evolving. Current OAIH grant programs include American Indian Special Emphasis Grant, Foundational Public Health Responsibilities Grant, Tribal Public Health Infrastructure Grants, Urban Health Equity Grant, and Tribal Block Grants. These funding programs are related to planning core public health functions and work to reduce American Indian health disparities and health inequities. American Indian communities and OAIH grantees include Tribal governments, urban American Indian agencies, and their staff.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Engage as a leader of the Office of American Indian Health within the Health Equity Bureau leadership team.
• Supervise a team of American Indian Program Specialists and provide structure, oversight, and guidance to the OAIH grants team.
• Provide grant administration and budget oversight for OAIH grant programs to assure that program funds are appropriately and effectively used.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and support on grant administration for funded OAIH Grantees individually and as a part of the team, so that grantees are successful in achieving grant outcomes.
• Work closely with Health Equity Performance & Research team to facilitate Indigenous evaluation and research strategies across grant programs.
• Work closely with Tribal Public Health Systems Specialist and technical assistance contractor to facilitate grantee access to technical assistance providers that meet their identified needs to strengthen effective core public health functions.
• Establish and maintain a respectful working relationship with grantees and other partners to enhance grantee performance, improve state relations with grantees and build grantees’ capacity to advance health equity.
• Perform duties as requested for the Office of American Indian Health, Health Equity Bureau, and MDH.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in a role(s) that demonstrate the following:

• Coaching, mentoring and/or developing staff while building relationships. This includes providing direction, establishing guidelines and expectations, and setting priorities.
• Experience working with or for American Indian/Tribal Communities
• Budget preparation and analysis, financial management process, and working with grants or contracts.
• Working with financial data reporting tools to access data with spreadsheet proficiency to collate and analyze data.
• Preparing reports, grants, contracts and writing detailed summaries that are clear and succinct.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including diverse community partners.
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies and procedures related to grant and contract management and finances.
• Lived experience and/or strong working experience with a wide cross-section of focus communities.
  

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required for this position.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Katie Crowley at katie.crowley@state.mn.us or 651-201-5984.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Katie Crowley at katie.crowley@state.mn.us.

About MDH

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy.

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 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)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.