Full job description Job Details Working Title: Financial Analyst Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal Agency: Public Safety Dept Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing by 04/09/2024. Date Posted : 04/03/2024 Closing Date : 04/17/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE Division/Unit : DVS Administrative Services / DVS Administration Svcs Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / Flexible Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative Telework Eligible : Yes Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.
Job Summary Provide financial, accounting, and other technical analysis and interpretation of Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) budget. This public service position provides an opportunity to affect the planning, development, and implementation of services provided by Driver & Vehicle Services to Minnesotans and to further the goals of the Department of Public Safety.
This position is responsible for the analyses of financial management functions, reconciling, and reporting required to manage operational budgets within DVS. The incumbent coordinates the aspects of multiple revenue sources, develops and documents processes and controls, develops and maintains dashboards and reports, audits/monitors receipts and expenditures, and provides input and analysis to the annual budget process. The incumbent will work closely with DVS and other DPS senior leadership to ensure ethical and productive management of financial resources.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Three years of professional level experience with accounting, finance, budgeting, auditing or related area. A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or closely related may count toward one year of experience. Experience with the State of Minnesota's SWIFT system or other large scale accounting/budget system; AND standard business software (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.). Strong human relations and communications skills sufficient to convey complex concepts, procedures, and decisions to high-level internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities. Preferred Qualifications Ability to critically review, research and evaluate complex financial and budget issues under time constraints. Experience in conducting training, facilitating professional meetings, and providing formal and informal presentations. Physical Requirements 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 position 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
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About Public Safety Dept The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
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