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Working Title: Legislative Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87872

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/04/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / RPO Leadership Team

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **Anticipated Duration** : One (1) year

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***_

_***This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 3 years.***_

As the Legislative Consultant, you will lead legislative policy work and monitor federal actions impacting Minnesota residents who are new Americans. The incumbent will coordinate activities across agencies in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Resettlement Programs Office (RPO) and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Office of New Americans (ONA) to support informed leadership, coordinated action, and operational effectiveness across state agencies and partners working closely with legislative leads and program directors to manage and implement activities on cross-cutting issues.

This role coordinates efforts which empowers staff and leadership across state agencies with timely information and analysis for informed decision positioning the state to welcome newcomers and attract global talent to meet local workforce needs.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ **Manage and coordinate legislative activities for the Resettlement Programs Office.**

+ Track and analyze federal policy and administrative rule changes impacting Minnesota residents who are new Americans.

+ Develop and facilitate inter-agency engagement on issues impacting New American residents of Minnesota.

+ Education and dissemination of timely and accurate information about federal changes impacting the people of Minnesota.

+ Special Project Coordination and other duties as assigned.

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.**_

Three (3) years’ experience in public policy.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Expert-level experience conducting policy analysis related to laws and regulations impacting new Americans.

+ Expert-level experience coordinating delivery of policy analysis to diverse stakeholders.

+ Direct experience with legislative processes.

+ Experience managing cross-sector projects.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Ability to complete equity analysis when providing technical assistance on, or developing, legislative proposals.

+ Experience coordinating and convening policy workgroups.

+ Expert-level experience conducting policy analysis related to laws and regulations impacting Minnesota residents who are new Americans.

+ Knowledge of Minnesota'shumanservicesandcommunityhealth deliverysystems,including the interactionbetweencounties, thetribes,thestate,service providers,andvariousinternalandexternalstake andhowtheserelationshipsimpactservicedelivery.

+ 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.