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Working Title: Tribal Relations Planner

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89722

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [email protected] by 11:59 PM 10/29/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 10/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/07/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Commissioner's Office / Comm Office Comm's Staff

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Days

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - up to 75%

+ **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 position of Tribal Relations Planner within the Department of Public Safety Office Commissioner’s Office under administrative direction of the Tribal Relations Director assists with and facilitates the planning, development, and implementation of office strategic priorities and goals through collaboration with Minnesota’s Tribal Nations, Bands, and Communities; federal, state, and local law enforcement; federal and state agencies; and community-based organizations. This position establishes and promotes effective working partnerships among tribal governments and DPS; and perform other duties as assigned.

**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 demonstrated experience in criminal justice, public safety, public administration, or related field

Experience must include the following:

+ Clear understanding of, experience in working with, interacting and participating with Tribal governments and/or Urban Indigenous community programs

+ Demonstrated administrative skills sufficient for facilitating, planning, and implementation of office strategic priorities and goals

+ Planning and communication skills sufficient to coordinate advisory groups, educate state agency staff and external stakeholders; draft policy and procedures; draft mandated reports and legislation

+ Computer Proficiency and the skill and ability in reviewing data and records and creating reports from data bases of information.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds .

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

*A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Tribal government work experience.

+ Knowledge of the history and culture of Minnesota tribes.

+ Strategic program analysis sufficient to plan future programmatic ideas, give updates on quality of programs and reporting.

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.

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

+ Drivers 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.