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Working Title: Deputy Director of Memorial Affairs

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

+ **Job ID** : 90213

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 11/11/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/01/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-Manager

+ **Division/Unit** : Programs and Services / Memorial Affairs

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes / 40%

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / 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 Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven professional to serve as the Deputy Director of Memorial Affairs. This leadership position provides statewide managerial and operational oversight for Minnesota’s State Veterans Cemeteries and associated memorial programs.

The Deputy Director ensures dignified, compliant interment and memorial services across all state veterans cemeteries while driving operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, workforce development, and continuous improvement. The role oversees federal compliance reviews, minor capital projects, budgeting, procurement, and policy implementation, and works closely with federal, state, and local partners—including the National Cemetery Administration—to uphold Minnesota’s standard of service to veterans and their families.

This position reports to the Director of Memorial Affairs and directly supervises Cemetery Administrators statewide. Frequent statewide travel will be required to the four locations in Little Falls, Preston, Duluth, and Redwood Falls to support cemetery operations. Periodic evening and/or weekend work are required to support events and commemorations.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

+ One (1) year of managerial and/or supervisory experience directing staff and performance management.

+ Four (4) years of experience in public administration, Veterans affairs, memorial services, cemetery operations, or a closely related field.

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

+ Developing or managing operating budgets, procurement, or minor capital projects.

+ Interpreting and applying policies, regulations, or standards governing program compliance.

+ Preparing and presenting reports, policy drafts, or program updates to leadership or external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in cemetery operations.

+ Experience administering budgets, contracts, or federal grants.

+ Experience leading capital improvement or infrastructure projects.

+ Experience interpreting and applying union contracts and/or plans.

+ Experience developing or implementing policies, performance measures, or legislative initiatives.

Additional Requirements

+ Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

+ A criminal history check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. when conducted, a finalist must pass the criminal history check.

+ Finalist may be required to pass a driver's license check.

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.