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Working Title: Bureau Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90248

+ **Location** : Blaine

+ **Telework Eligible** : -Yes - hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 11/17/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/08/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt / HSEM Management Deputy

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

+ **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.

_*_ _Employees may telework up to 50%, depending on the position and the needs of division_

This position is one of two Bureau Directors in the division and is responsible for overseeing core emergency management programs, including mitigation, preparedness, disaster recovery, and radiological emergency preparedness. As part of the division’s senior leadership team, the Bureau Director provides strategic direction, drives program development, and ensures effective coordination to support the division’s overall goals.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Leading all-hazards incident planning and hazard mitigation efforts

+ Driving continuous improvement of existing programs and launching new policies and processes

+ Managing program budgets and contributing to legislative and fiscal planning

+ Representing the agency in coordination with city, county, state, federal, tribal, and private sector partners

+ Ensuring programs meet established performance metrics and compliance standards

_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

Five (5)* years of professional experience in emergency management, or a closely related field (e.g. public safety, public health, disaster response, nonprofit disaster relief, military, or government administration).

Experience should include the following:

+ Understanding of state and federal financial systems, including budgeting, grant management, or reimbursement processes.

+ Familiarity with state budgeting and legislative processes, particularly as they relate to emergency management or public safety operations.

+ Supervisory or management experience, including overseeing staff, managing budgets, or leading strategic initiatives.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform decision-making and planning.

+ Excellent written communication skills, including experience drafting reports, policy proposals, or funding justifications.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups (e.g. government agencies, nonprofits, tribal partners, or community organizations.)

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*A bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or closely related field may substitute for twelve months of experience; master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working in emergency management or a closely related field, including familiarity with HSEM programs and coordination with key stakeholder groups (e.g. government, nonprofits, or private sector).

+ Knowledge of state and federal homeland security processes and programs, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply these processes in an operational context.

+ Experience working in emergency management with an emphasis in disaster response and recovery, including familiarity with HSEM programs and stake holder groups.

+ Working knowledge of the federal and state disaster programs and FEMA systems.

+ Proven ability to work as part of a leadership team, and effectively engage with partners at various levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector.

+ Experience or training in one or more areas of emergency management, such as disaster response, operations support, recovery, preparedness, or training - especially in the context of all-hazard incidents.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1. Criminal History Check

2. Reference Check

3. Driver's License Check

4. Drug Screen

_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.