**Working Title: Community Svcs Program Spec 2** **Job Class: Community Services Program Specialist 2** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 84014 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **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 bryan.beyl@state.mn.us by 11:59 pm 03/03/2025. + **Date Posted** : 02/25/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/10/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept/Public Safety - MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Commissioner’s Office/ Comm Office Community Affairs + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% + **Salary Range:** $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact by connecting Minnesota communities with vital public safety programs and resources. This role is all about building meaningful connections through outreach, engagement, and relationship-building, you'll help ensure that communities have access to information and support they need. + Hybrid work arrangement and flexible hours options are available. + This role will require significant time spent outside of the office, working in the community, including occasional evenings and weekends. + Must be able to work occasional weekends, evening and/or holiday hours to represent DPS at community engagement events and celebrations. **Minimum Qualifications** + Two years of full-time equivalent outreach, education, or training experience. + Computer skills demonstrating proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities. + Excellent oral and written comprehension and communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively and concisely with a broad variety of stakeholders. + Experience engaging historically impacted populations through inclusive and equitable outreach. Skilled in building trust, fostering participation, and expanding access to resources. + Strong interpersonal skills to engage, collaborate, and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and the public. **Preferred Qualifications** **.** + Demonstrated experience developing materials along with presentation skills sufficient to effectively present to audiences of youth learners. + Written and verbal fluency in more than one language. **Physical Requirements** + Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. + This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain 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: + Criminal history + Reference check + Driver’s license check AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.