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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><a name="gd_top"></a></td><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span></tr></table><span style='mso-bookmark:gd_top'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:140%'><span lang=EN><o:p>&nbsp;</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' id=yahoo><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=header-bg><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:11.25pt 0in 15.0pt 0in' id=main-header><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><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'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=600 height=257 style='width:6.25in;height:2.675in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Careers at DEED Header"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=title-bg><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' id=main-title></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=main-body><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'><h3 align=right style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:right;line-height:110%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003764'>February 17, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></h3><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:110%;text-align:start'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#003764'>New Jobs<o:p></o:p></span></h2></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=callout-bg><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' id=main-callout><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=91441%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/0101019c6cc4c638-9d982e51-7296-4ac5-bbab-b669b5484119-000000/0FKJNF0iLfJeY7Ljss3ooX3V4B2TbdqrgkdQx0WVtSA=444" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Deputy General Counsel - Job ID 91441</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 2/19/2026</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'>Manage a team of attorneys including the hiring and evaluation of the performance of assigned staff. Assist the General Counsel in coordinating and managing legal work throughout the Department. Provide legal direction regarding the Department's tort claims, worker's compensation matters, administrative appeals, and litigation. Conduct legal research, writing and analysis, and provide legal advice to the Department on a variety of complex legal issues. Collaborate with other Department staff concerning implementation of legal policies and best practices. Manage the development of legal training on a variety of topics to Department staff. Oversee the Department's rulemaking activities.<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=92068%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/0101019c6cc4c638-9d982e51-7296-4ac5-bbab-b669b5484119-000000/TPjd54-PGap6hwapu-vrhz2XT2ouOLWBdtBIG6AZio8=444" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Vocational Rehabilitation Technician Senior - Job ID 92068</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 2/24/2026</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'>Provide clerical support on State Services for the Blind\u2019s Youth Services Team. Provide fiscal support by creating authorizations for services as well as reviewing invoices prior to payment. Additionally, provide case aid support to vocational rehabilitation counselors. Examples of work include gathering needed documents from customers, arranging for Pre-Employment Transition Services, authorizing for services, reviewing invoices, and assisting counselors with other case needs. This position will work with counselors who support youth ages 14-22, their families, and their teams.<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=91927%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/0101019c6cc4c638-9d982e51-7296-4ac5-bbab-b669b5484119-000000/jDp55gIiHZELQLWK2QAfeTdmyNqSFWOhzXh8WDKftSE=444" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Interagency Permitting Liaison - Job ID 91927</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 2/25/2026</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'>Coordinate the process of the development, implementation, and administration of state permits required by complex business projects operating or intending to operate in Minnesota. Coordinate efforts of the Minnesota Business First Stop (MBFS) to provide permitting navigation and to support consistent, transparent statewide permitting policy application for businesses operating or intending to operate in Minnesota. Ensure coordination and understanding between federal, state, and local governmental units regarding permitting policies, procedures, and practices relating to air, water, and land resources to ensure permitting processes are resolved efficiently while impacted parties and stakeholders are kept engaged and informed.<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=91553%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/0101019c6cc4c638-9d982e51-7296-4ac5-bbab-b669b5484119-000000/MMPfZRD2Om4oy-m5vRkHG3sCDBucQFqvQ_NRmjjySxo=444" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Deputy Director of Performance and Technical Management - Job ID 91553</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 2/18/2026</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'>Provide leadership and direction for the Performance Team, set goals and provide feedback and recognition to the team on outcomes and contributions. Lead statewide technical system integration initiatives, data transformation, and reporting compliance. Consult and collaborate closely with the Performance and Technical Management (PTM) Director and other leaders agency-wide, as well as with external stakeholders to improve agency and program performance and outcomes using research and project management methodologies.<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=91456%26PostingSeq=1%26languageCd=ENG/1/0101019c6cc4c638-9d982e51-7296-4ac5-bbab-b669b5484119-000000/2RZEc_VGmkaAmud_i9Kg_s9tGDO-dORFxDajkXRHqhM=444" target="_blank"><span style='color:#0062B2'>Financial Planning Analyst - Job ID 91456</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 2/17/2026</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'>Provide budget and financial support during biennial budget, capital budget and legislative session including budgets, change items, federal funds summary, grants funding detail, departmental earnings, and fiscal notes development. Develop and maintain DEED accounting structure and work with program areas to develop and enter budget information into the Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) throughout the fiscal year. Assist with the development of annual operational budgets for assigned program areas and in the generation of financial budget to actual variance reporting and other federal reporting.<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>&nbsp;</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><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=120 height=139 style='width:1.25in;height:1.45in' id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon"></span><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>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><div align=center><table cla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