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Working Title: Limits on Public Funds Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families

+ **Job ID** : 89241

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/07/25. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

+ **Date Posted** : 10/01/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/14/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF / OIG PIO Management

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours:** 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

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

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

*Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. *** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location. See policy for additional information.

The Office of Inspector General at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is hiring a Limits on Public Funds Coordinator! This position will lead the development, implementation, and administration of the Limits on Receiving Public Funds program under Minn. Stat. 142A.12. This high-impact role will coordinate efforts across the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), counties, Tribal nations, and other state and federal agencies. The incumbent will serve as a subject-matter expert and lead worker, driving policy development, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level communications.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead the ongoing planning, implementation and project management processes for DCYF’s implementation of Minn Stat. 142A.12, Limits on Receiving Public Funds.

+ On an ongoing basis, coordinate and lead stakeholder engagement related to Minn Stat. 142A.12, Limits on Receiving Public Funds.

+ Lead DCYF’s activities related to Minn.Stat. 142A.12 by supporting OIG leadership in sensitive, political and executive level interactions; provide analysis and recommendations; and develop executive level communications.

+ Lead the ongoing planning, implementation and management processes for OIG’s role in recovering overpayments and other monetary recoveries.

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.**_

Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

+ Investigations, fraud detection, or administrative case management

+ Strategic project leadership or policy implementation in a public sector or regulatory environment

AND

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Data systems, engagement planning, and standardizing procedures.

+ Preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and communications.

+ Advanced whole-organization project management and strategic planning expertise.

+ Ability to interpret and apply complex statutes and regulations, including Minn. Stat. 142A.12 or similar public program compliance frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's or master's degree in public administration, public policy, law, social work, or a related field.

+ Experience working in human services programs or social work, with knowledge of programs administered by DCYF.

+ Experience managing interagency initiatives involving counties, Tribal nations, or federal partners.

+ Demonstrated success in legislative engagement, including drafting proposals, testifying before committees, or coordinating with policy staff.

+ Strong grasp of legislative processes, cross-agency functions, and vendor contract management.

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

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check

+ Criminal Background check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

+ Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.

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.