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Working Title: DPS Partnerships and Engagement Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86148

+ **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** : 07/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/18/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Commissioner's Office / Commissioners Office

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - up to 25%

+ **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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.

The DPS Partnerships and Engagement Manager leads statewide public engagement efforts to increase accessibility, foster trust, and ensure community voices inform public safety policies and programs. This position develops strategic outreach initiatives, builds partnerships with diverse communities, and supervises a team dedicated to engagement, education and outreach statewide.

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

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify

Minimum Qualifications

+ Three (3)* years of experience in public engagement, community relations, program management, policy development, in a government, nonprofit, or public-facing organization. .

+ Three (3) years of demonstrated experience leading team(s), managing projects, and developing strategic engagement initiatives.

+ Experience managing projects or programs with multiple stakeholders, deadlines and deliverables.

+ Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with diverse community groups, public institutions, or advocacy organizations.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze community feedback or program data to inform decision-making

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

*Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Law or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Juris Doctor (JD) or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Law or a closely related field.

+ Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in public engagement, community partnerships, or stakeholder coordination

+ Experience working within or alongside state or local government agencies

+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross-sector initiatives that connect public institutions with community-based organizations

+ Skilled in strategic planning, including setting goals, tracking outcomes, and aligning efforts with organizational mission

+ Experience developing or guiding culturally responsive engagement strategies

+ Proficiency with Smartsheet software platform.

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. This position must possess the ability to travel around the state occasionally.

Additional Requirements

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

+ Reference Check

+ Valid Driver’s License

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify

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.