Grants Technician- Job ID 76116

Job Summary

This position assists the Agency Grant Coordinator in ensuring the agency's agreements and grant payments are accurate and complete according to grants policy and procedure. This position works with division grants staff and other fiscal staff such as accounts payable. The incumbent will review and approve grant agreements and amendments while using the department's electronic grant management system. The incumbent also serves as an important internal control point by reviewing grant payment requests against the purchase order and the grants management system for payment approval. This position assists the Agency Grant Coordinator, and other team members on grants management aspects which may include capital grants or special projects. 

*This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of database management sufficient to set up and run basic queries, review and analyze data, and identify problem areas which may include data, formulas, or security.
• Receive and review source documents, compare documents to database information, and edit documents. 
• Respond effectively to clients, coworkers, and customers on questions of agency processes, operations and procedures (in person, in writing, on the phone, and through presentations and other electronic correspondence).
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse and underserve communities.
• Experience with the grants management process. 

Physical Requirements

Very light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small hand tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Driver's License Check

Application Details

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 Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us or 651-201-7296.

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 Marcia Reding at marcia.reding@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,300 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

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 
• 11 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