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Working Title: Office of Restorative Practices Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 85568

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [email protected] by 11:59 PM 04/22/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 04/16/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/06/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : Office of Justice Programs / OJP Management

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

_**Hybrid Eligible:** Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 75 miles or more from their permanent work location and reside within the state or in a county bordering the state may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director._

The Director of the Office of Restorative Practices (ORP), within the Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs (DPS – OJP), is to oversee the work of dedicated employees to establish a statewide network of Restorative Justice practices through education, technical assistance, and grant-making (M.S. 299A.95).

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper crediting, please include a cover letter and ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

+ Four years experience working with and/or facilitating restorative practice programs. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

+ Demonstrated managerial and administrative skills sufficient for fiscal management, staff hiring and supervision, policy development, and external relationship management.

+ Planning and communication skills sufficient to lead trainings on restorative practices; facilitate growth and development of restorative practice groups statewide; draft policy and procedures; draft mandated reports and legislation.

+ Demonstrated knowledge or experience related to restorative practice history and best practices, criminal justice process, crime victim issues, and key factors needed for successful implementation of restorative practice programs.

+ Experience collecting, reviewing, and evaluating data.

+ Computer experience with MS Office, spreadsheets, and databases.

+ Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Strong, developed relationships with Minnesota restorative practice practitioners and programs.

+ Highly knowledgeable about restorative practice programs and best practices.

+ Experience with grant administration and financial grant compliance requirements.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of state systems and the legislative process.

+ Bachelor's degree or higher.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

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, includes the following components:

1. Criminal History

2. Reference Check

3. Drivers License

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.