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Provide professional, high-quality customer service through various communication channels, including phone, email, and online chat. Deliver accurate information, assist with the application process, and ensure that customers have a positive and efficient experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcareers.mn.gov%2Fpsp%2Fmnjob%2FMNCAREERS%2FHRCR%2Fc%2FHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3FPage=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26FOCUS=Applicant%26SiteId=1001%26JobOpeningId=87078%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/01010197e5d62890-e42a2ae4-a5f8-4972-9990-f73a089d1af7-000000/5Km4H3Wc3OKzDuYnKODmnfj_gyEQoeoIg1yY19UEX5U=412" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Paid Leave Judge - Job ID 87078</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>May be eligible for some telework | St. Paul | Closes 7/28/2025</span></em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Preside over and conduct de novo single and multi-party party Paid Leave administrative evidentiary hearings, under Minnesota Statutes, section 268B. Ensure participants in the program receive a fair hearing experience. Write cogent, legally correct decisions announcing findings of fact, reasons for decision, and decision. Rule on requests for reconsideration which become the final agency decisions that may be appealed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Hold multiple hearings in a day, and issue written decisions according to expectations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcareers.mn.gov%2Fpsp%2Fmnjob%2FMNCAREERS%2FHRCR%2Fc%2FHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3FPage=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26FOCUS=Applicant%26SiteId=1001%26JobOpeningId=87064%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/01010197e5d62890-e42a2ae4-a5f8-4972-9990-f73a089d1af7-000000/09WyNqrj-bktA7B_AfxhIhPjIlOeHXSFOMkF3Ksi9d0=412" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Paid Leave Judge Principal - Job ID 87064</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>May be eligible for some telework | St. Paul | Closes 7/28/2025</span></em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Preside over and conduct de novo single and multi-party party Paid Leave administrative evidentiary hearings, under Minnesota Statutes, section 268B. Ensure participants in the program receive a fair hearing experience. Write cogent, legally correct decisions announcing findings of fact, reasons for decision, and decision. Rule on requests for reconsideration which become the final agency decisions that may be appealed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Hold multiple hearings in a day, and issue written decisions according to expectations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>This is an exciting opportunity to join a legal team making a difference for Minnesotans!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcareers.mn.gov%2Fpsp%2Fmnjob%2FMNCAREERS%2FHRCR%2Fc%2FHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3FPage=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26FOCUS=Applicant%26SiteId=1001%26JobOpeningId=87116%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/01010197e5d62890-e42a2ae4-a5f8-4972-9990-f73a089d1af7-000000/mp1Mte3-wkZXZwpT1lLiK53Ac83_pFCqTfejlnYCQIc=412" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Senior Program Officer - Payment and Compliance Specialist - Job ID 87116</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>May be eligible for some telework | St. Paul | Closes 7/14/2025</span></em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Support the Office of Small Business and Innovation grant programs of DEED, serving as primary administrator of fiscal compliance and risk monitoring through the grant cycle. Conduct all pre-award Risk Assessments, review and approve grant budgets. Work closely with the Program Manager to ensure compliance with State of Minnesota law, and relevant policies and procedures throughout the grant cycle. Receive, validate, and submit payment processing, support monitoring of awarded budgets and conduct financial reconciliations. Provide technical assistance on a consistent basis to grantees and DEED Program Managers, to ensure compliance with State Statutes, DEED grant policies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcareers.mn.gov%2Fpsp%2Fmnjob%2FMNCAREERS%2FHRCR%2Fc%2FHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3FPage=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26Action=U%26FOCUS=Applicant%26SiteId=1001%26JobOpeningId=85556%26PostingSeq=2/1/01010197e5d62890-e42a2ae4-a5f8-4972-9990-f73a089d1af7-000000/4MVv1TfiFy4xQ3GiRJJmfuiDqNOixmA5WsTw4CEAl2w=412" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Senior Claims Adjudicator - Job ID 85556</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>May be eligible for some telework | St. Paul | Closes 7/18/2025</span></em><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Perform advanced professional and specialized program support work for the Paid Leave division. Perform lead work and handle escalated claims, ensuring accurate adjudication and compliance with program guidelines. Serve as a mentor to Claims Adjudicators and contribute to improving claims processes and quality standards. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedural and administrative guidelines pertaining to Paid Leave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=120 style='width:1.25in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=120 height=139 style='width:1.25in;height:1.45in' id="_x0000_i1041" src="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MNDEED/2024/07/9861081/beyond-yellow-ribbon_original.png" alt="Beyond the Yellow Ribbon"><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=4 style='width:3.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>DEED Is a Yellow Ribbon Agency. A Yellow Ribbon organization unites and coordinates all key areas within an organization to create a comprehensive network to proactively support servicemembers, veterans and military families.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div></td></tr></table></div><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>How to Apply<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Important Tips for the Application Process<o:p></o:p></span></h3><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Our 'Minimum Qualifications' are firm, not flexible. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how you meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications in plain language.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Chronological resumes are the simplest format to measure and assess things like: qualifications, time in position, etc. Experience-based resumes (lacking the timeline) do not allow for equitable comparison.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Check the Career Portal for application status and note that review of resumes may occur after the posting window closes. Remember when a job posting is removed from our website it means we're no longer accepting <u>new</u> applications.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Interested in great benefits?<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>There are many benefits to working with the State of Minnesota. 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