**Working Title: Executive Director, Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior** **Agency: Administration Dept** + **Job ID** : 82996 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes/hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/09/2025 + **Closing Date** : 01/29/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Property & Risk Svcs + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes/Occasional + **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + 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. The purpose of the Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure is to define and maintain a vision for the future of Minnesota’s infrastructure that provides for its proper management, coordination and investment. The Council is responsible for activities in a nonregulatory capacity and in coordination with stakeholders to identify and recommend best practices that: 1) preserve and extend the longevity of Minnesota’s public and privately owned infrastructure and 2) provide for effective and efficient management of infrastructure. The Executive Director is the principal administration officer for the Council and will manage a unit to discharge the functions of the office. The position's duties include but are not limited to the following: 1) provide leadership, strategic direction, administration, consultation, and coordination for the Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure; 2) ensure system tools are optimized/leveraged to meet program strategies and objectives; and 3) clearly communicate strategies and best practices to stakeholders and legislative groups. **Minimum Qualifications** Three (3) years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience. This experience must demonstrate working knowledge in the following areas: + Administrative management to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities to achieve program objectives under changing circumstances. + Infrastructure and asset management, including for agriculture, communications, drinking water, energy, health, natural resources, public utilities, stormwater, wastewater or transportation. + Strategic planning to guide critical resource and program activity decisions through processes that include many levels within and outside the agency. + Legislative processes, procedural and political, sufficient for budgetary preparation and administration of funds. In addition, candidates will be evaluated based on the following: + Strong leadership capabilities to create and implement an organizational vision, achieving results consistent with customer and stakeholder expectations. + Knowledge of program administration to analyze cost-benefit considerations, design, plan, establish time and cost controls, monitor progress and evaluate project results. + Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in the presentation of ideas, policies, and complex programs and to write in a clear, concise, and accurate manner to a wide range of audiences. + Interpersonal and human relation skills sufficient to build and maintain networks across public and private infrastructure owners to effectively persuade stakeholders and facilitate coordination and collaboration. + Ability to solve problems in a manner that is sensitive to organizational structures, cultures and practices as well as the needs of groups and individuals. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or higher in closely related field. + Experience in state government or public administration. + Knowledge of asset management systems. + Analytical skills sufficient to conduct policy and program analysis, management analysis or fiscal analysis. + Negotiation and mediation skills sufficient to resolve differences between competing or different positions and to influence the endorsement, acceptance and priority for agency positions and policy. + Ability to build consensus on often sensitive issues and create a win-win situations to resolve disagreements and disputes. **Additional Requirements** Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks prior to employment. 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.