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Working Title: Continuity & Special Projects Coordinator

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

+ **Job ID** : 85870

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously

+ **Date Posted** : 04/26/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/16/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Management & Budget

+ **Division/Unit** : Enterprise Communications & Planning

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ 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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) seeks a Continuity and Special Projects Coordinator to lead MMB’s internal continuity program, emergency management, and safety committee to promote a culture of preparedness and resilience across the agency as well as support a variety of agency operations projects related to continuous improvement.

Job duties for this position include:

+ Serving as MMB’s formally designated Continuity of Operations (COOP) Coordinator in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 24-01

+ Serving as MMB’s formally designated Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator (EPRC) in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 23-13

+ Developing and managing long term project plans for enhancing the agency’s continuity programming and overall preparedness planning seeking continual improvement over time.

+ Conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for the agency on a recurring basis to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

+ Coordinating MMB safety committee and workplace violence prevention and response program, including developing, evaluating, and maintaining safety policies and procedures.

+ Overseeing and managing trainings and exercises for employees on topics related to business impact analysis, emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, and process and procedure documentation.

+ Building relationships with continuity coordinators and emergency managers in partner state agencies, as well as directors and leadership in agency business units.

+ Developing and leading subject matter experts (SMEs) and teams across the organization to document and map business processes and procedures in a consistent way.

+ Providing planning, analysis, and documentation support on special projects impacting agency operations.

This position will be required to work onsite for at least 50% of their scheduled workdays each month.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Four (4) years* of program planning and analysis experience that includes:

+ Implementing and administering an emergency, logistical, safety, environmental, social, or continuity program, policy, or event

+ Developing and monitoring policies and standard operating procedures for large-scale programs, events, practices, or goals for continuous improvement and/or continuity

+ Working with an incident management or other data management system

+ Knowledge of business continuity standards and planning

+ Experience managing work using project management tools and frameworks.

+ Experience documenting and mapping work processes with teams, particularly in a continuous improvement context.

+ Presentation and group facilitation skills and the ability to communicate a wide spectrum of disaster recovery and business continuity and emergency preparedness principles to a diverse audience.

+ Ability to formulate, initiate, and lead problem analysis and resolution

+ Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

IMPORTANT! In addition, a cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applicant cover letters should include your interest in the position and how your experiences meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.

*A bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business administration, strategic planning, continuous improvement, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

+ A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in emergency management, business administration, strategic planning, continuous improvement, or a related field

+ Knowledge of the National Incident Management System

+ Knowledge of state, federal, Tribal, or other municipality emergency preparedness and business continuity practices, procedures, programs, or goals

+ Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certified Public Sector Continuity Professional (CPSCP), or FEMA Continuity Level 1

+ Knowledge of human resources, labor relations, health and other benefits, workers’ compensation, etc., that affect an employer’s emergency and continuity planning.

+ Knowledge of continuous improvement frameworks and methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Human-Centered Design.

+ Knowledge of laws, policies, and labor contract provisions relating to health and safety

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

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.