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Working Title: State Fire Marshal Business Manager

Job Class: Business Manager 2

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/26/2024

• Closing Date : 05/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Fire Marshal / Fire Marshal

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.81 - $51.83 / hourly; $74,771 - $108,221 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position provides senior management and leadership to the State Fire Marshal division (SFM) as the Business Manager and fiscal manager for SFM. This position is a member of the SFM senior management team and provides leadership, planning and direction for the SFM overall. This position oversees an annual budget of over $20 million and provides oversight for the following business functions: fleet management, administrative/clerical functions and grant management. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, directing, discipline, performance evaluation and training for supervisory staff managing the business functions. Along with budget planning for the division, this position is responsible for the day to day fiscal updates with DPS Fiscal and Accounting Services and will work closely with the accounting officer assigned to SFM.

Minimum Qualifications

Five* (5) years advanced professional, progressive experience in accounting, business administration or related work area.

Two (2) years of supervisory or demonstrated lead work experience

Professional work experience should also include all of the following:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards, including GAAP and fund accounting.

• Knowledge of functions, procedures, law, rules and regulations related to state government and financial management.

• Strong analytical and computer skills, including working with spreadsheets and preparing reports.

Strong communications skills and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field may substitute for one year of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field

2. Knowledge and experience working in fire safety and prevention field

3. Familiarity with state systems such as SWIFT accounting and SEMA4

4. Experience with grant administration/management

Physical Requirements

Light: 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

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

2) reference check

3) 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.