Job Details
Working Title: Executive Director of Development
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
- Job ID: 80952
- Location: Eveleth
- Telework Eligible: Yes, see job summary for details
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/11/2024
- Closing Date: 11/04/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation / Iron Resources R & R-Managerial
- Division/Unit: IRRRB Eveleth / Operations
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, 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.
Job Summary
The Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is hiring a permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) Executive Director of Development (State Program Administrator Manager, Principal).
The Executive Director of Development provides leadership, strategic planning, integration and direction to the agency in general, and specifically its Business Development division. The incumbent in this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing all agency business development incentive programs, and must lead in developing complex financing proposals designed to attract and retain businesses within the Department’s service area.
This position also has overall responsibility for the activities and results of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation’s economic development and provides day-to-day leadership for department operations. This position directs personnel and oversees and coordinates teams to plan, develop, implement and/or finance development projects and to undertake new economic development initiatives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Determines and implements budgetary priorities to best accomplish the objectives of the agency.
- Responsible to coordinate with the Commissioner, as well as IRRR Board Members, to formulate policy alternatives to address the complex interests of agency constituencies.
- Develop and recommend strategic planning initiatives regarding development divisions programs, policies, and legislation.
- Administer business development division strategy in accordance with the agency mission and governing statutes.
- Oversee the deployment of division’s assets and resources. Develop and submit annual budget requests to ensure division objectives are optimally integrated to overall agency objectives and budget.
- Build and sustain relationships with business and government stakeholders in order to promote agency activities and economic development.
- Management of development division employees and integrating programs or functions within the division as policy and program issues require.
This position will be located in Eveleth, MN with the eligibility for a hybrid telework schedule.
This position will require reporting to the primary work location 5 days a week during the probationary period, then with the option to telework up to 2 days per week dependent on the work schedule. If approved for telework, the incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Occasional travel is required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) years* of professional experience in a position with responsibility for managing or overseeing the work of other employees.
*A Bachelor’s degree with a business related or mathematics or statistics major may substitute for 12 months of experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.
- Knowledge of public policy and economic development sufficient to conduct program analysis, management analysis and/or fiscal analysis to improve performance outcomes.
- Strategic planning skills along with the vision to guide critical resource and program activity decisions inside and outside the agency.
- Project administration skills sufficient to demonstrate cost-benefit analysis.
- Ability to design, plan, and establish time and cost controls, monitor progress, and evaluate project results against objectives.
- Knowledge in administrative management principles and possess leadership skills sufficient to plan, organize, and direct human and fiscal resources.
- Knowledge in budgeting, recruiting, construction, contracting, grants management and the legislative process sufficient to ensure compliance and the efficient use of resources.
- Public speaking skills sufficient to professionally represent the agency and its programs and to address various and diverse groups, including state administrative leaders, legislative leadership and committees, public and private civic organizations and the media.
- Advanced analytical skills, both to conduct public policy and program analysis for complex issues as well as to analyze project funding requests to determine their viability, both public and private.
- Must possess negotiating and mediation skills, including the ability to bring disparate parties to a consensus.
- Valid MN Driver’s License.
- Experience working with a diverse clientele including the commitment to equity and inclusion in the work environment.
Additional Requirements
This position requires the successful completion of the following:
- It is policy of the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation that all employees submit to an employment and criminal background check prior to employment.
- Employees must be able to transport themselves to the agency and to agency external meetings and obligations.
- This position is eligible for hybrid telework - the incumbent will be expected to complete a telework agreement.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Wendy Tammaro at wendy.tammaro@state.mn.us or 218-735-3009.
About Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
Our natural resources are the crown jewel of Minnesota. Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) works to improve economic opportunities for diversity and inclusion within its service area. We are an agency that reinvests local taconite production taxes back into northeastern Minnesota businesses and communities in order to strengthen and diversify the economy.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
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