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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Good afternoon,</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Please share with your networks! DEED is hiring for an Assistant Commissioner of Operations. This position replaces Elizabeth
Frosch, whose last day is today.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in;text-align:center;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">Working Title: Assistant Commissioner of Operations</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">Job Class: Assistant Commissioner Employment and Economic Development</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development</span></strong><span style="color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Job ID</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 83481</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Location</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: St. Paul</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Telework Eligible</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Full/Part Time</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Full-Time</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Regular/Temporary</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Unlimited</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Who May Apply</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Open to all qualified job seekers</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Date Posted</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 01/22/2025</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Closing Date</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 02/20/2025</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Employment and Economic Development Department -Managerial</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Division/Unit</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Commissioners Office</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Work Shift/Work Hours</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Day Shift</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Days of Work</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Monday - Friday</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Travel Required</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Yes, up to 5% of the time</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary Range: </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">$57.96 - $82.92 / hourly; $121,020 - $173,136 / annually</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Classified Status</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Unclassified</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bargaining Unit/Union</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: 220 - Manager/Unrepresented</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">FLSA Status</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">: Exempt - Executive</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">:
No</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The work you'll do is more than just a job.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">At the State of Minnesota, </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">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.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">This position serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED is the State
of Minnesota’s principal agency in providing workforce development services, promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention, international trade, and community development. It also administers Unemployment Insurance, Paid Leave, and several other
programs and direct services for Minnesotans. The Assistant Commissioner of Operations supports this work by overseeing operational services, including directing and administering the day-to-day and long-term operational activities of DEED. The role serves
under the supervision of the Commissioner. It provides oversight and support to DEED’s financial and administrative services, human resources, diversity and equal opportunity, and general counsel teams pursuant to the requirements established by the applicable
statutes and rules and the policy goals set forth by the Governor and articulated by the Commissioner. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Act as Chief Operating Officer overseeing agency daily operations, including budget, finance, and accounting services, administrative and facility services, human resources, equal opportunity, and
the general counsel.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provide personnel, budget, and other support to leaders across DEED in managing the programs and services they provide Minnesotans.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Direct the development and implementation of department policies to provide structure and direction to managers in their leadership role and to employees in the performance of their job duties.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Coordinate the implementation of cross-agency state operations initiatives. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Advise the Commissioner and senior leadership team on agency-wide operations.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">This position is statutory unclassified and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">This position is </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><a href="https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">telework</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"> eligible
and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could
change with notice based on business needs.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">This position requires occasional travel a few times per year.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Minimum Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed 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.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience in operations in the public sector.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:</span></u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in leading teams with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and/or other core components of public administration.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change management. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Human relations skills to build effective working relationships, work collaboratively, and build consensus with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to communicate complicated information effectively to a variety of audiences.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor (J.D.) or closely related field as determined by the agency.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Experience in operations within state government, including knowledge of State of Minnesota policies, procedures, and practices.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Supervisory or lead worker experience with demonstrated skills in hiring, setting priorities, training, providing work direction, manage projects, coaching, and developing staff.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to resolve complaints and conflicts through informal and formal processes such as facilitated conversations, informal coaching, and mediation.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h3 style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">Additional Requirements</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><a name="_Hlk122522581"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513">A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of
the following components:</span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk122522581"></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#161513"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Criminal Background Check</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Employment Reference Check</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conflict of Interest Review</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#161513;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Driver’s License and Records Check</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Natasha Jerde
<i>|</i> Director</span></b><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Department of Employment and Economic Development
</span></i><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">2200 University Avenue West, Suite #240, St. Paul MN 55114</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Direct: 651-539-2272<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#C45911;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">My telework schedule: I will be in the office on Wednesdays</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="http://mn.gov/deed" target="_blank" title="Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website, mn.gov/deed"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Web</span></a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">
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</span><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="http://twitter.com/mndeed" target="_blank" title="Follow DEED on Twitter at twitter.com/mndeed"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Twitter</span></a></span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">
| </span><span style="color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><a href="http://facebook.com/mndeed" target="_blank" title="Follow DEED on Facebook at facebook.com/mndeed"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Facebook</span></a></span><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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