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Working Title: Data Request Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86210

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/13/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS - Central Office / Compliance Mgmt & Policy

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 7:30am - 4:00pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes (periodically for meetings)

+ **Salary Range:** $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,177 - $101,602 / 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

_***This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering State (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.***_

_This position exists to serve as the agency wide_ _Data_ Request Supervisor. The individual in this position will coordinate the department’s data requests and operate a Centralized Data Request Tracking system and the flow of information between data requesters, the policy and records division, and all the various department’s record custodians. The individual in this position consults with the Policy and Records Director, Data Privacy Office attorneys, General Counsel’s Office, and others on department data requests as necessary. The individual in this position supports the critical areas of compliance, records, risk management, quality assurance, and performance improvement through guiding the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) data request processes, supervising staff, and working across the agency with leadership.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ Exercise supervisory authority so that employees effectively perform assigned job duties and achieve the objectives of the DHS Compliance Management & Policy division.

+ Provide leadership, supervision and direction for all aspects of DHS’s system for responding to data requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), including directing and training DHS Data request specialists in responding to all types of data requests made to the DHS and protecting not public data from improper disclosure.

+ Develop, maintain and supervise a centralized system for the DHS’s program for cataloguing and tracking the receipt of and response to data requests under the **Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to ensure all data-practices-related activity and issues are accurately tracked.**

+ Establish agency objectives and ensure consistency of approach across DHS in meeting its obligations under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, analyze and report data on DHS’s data-request-response system, and make recommendations to management regarding changes to operational processes and policies to continuously improve DHS’s data-practices related policies and procedures.

+ Coordinate and complete special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Three (3) years of experience in data analysis/management, data program or project management. Experience must demonstrate:

+ Knowledge and experience in the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA).

+ Knowledge and experience in data classification, data privacy practices and records management that enable the strategic use and release of data and the ability to establish tactical plans for execution.

+ Program/project management or relationship management experience to efficiently manage interagency/cross agency programs/systems, policies, and processes to meet business needs and produce high visibility/high impact deliverables.

+ Strategic planning and implementation of large, complex business initiatives and/or technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

+ In-depth practical knowledge of the substantive requirements imposed by Minnesota Statutes and data classifications.

+ Knowledge and experience in HIPAA.

+ Significant knowledge and experience of human services data, programs policies, and systems.

+ Knowledge of DHS operations.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.