State Fire Marshal Business Manager - Job ID 76130
- $36 to $52 Hourly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
- Full-Time
Job Summary
This position provides senior management and leadership to the State Fire Marshal division (SFM) as the Business Manager and fiscal manager for SFM. This position is a member of the SFM senior management team and provides leadership, planning and direction for the SFM overall. This position oversees an annual budget of over $20 million and provides oversight for the following business functions: fleet management, administrative/clerical functions and grant management. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, directing, discipline, performance evaluation and training for supervisory staff managing the business functions. Along with budget planning for the division, this position is responsible for the day to day fiscal updates with DPS Fiscal and Accounting Services and will work closely with the accounting officer assigned to SFM.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Five* (5) years advanced professional, progressive experience in accounting, business administration or related work area.
Two (2) years of supervisory or demonstrated lead work experience
Professional work experience should also include all of the following:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and standards, including GAAP and fund accounting.
- Knowledge of functions, procedures, law, rules and regulations related to state government and financial management.
- Strong analytical and computer skills, including working with spreadsheets and preparing reports.
Strong communications skills and ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
*Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or closely related field may substitute for one year of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field
- Knowledge and experience working in fire safety and prevention field
- Familiarity with state systems such as SWIFT accounting and SEMA4
- Experience with grant administration/management
Physical Requirements
Light: 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 positioning 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
3) driver's license check
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 job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Kara Kreutzer at kara.kreutzer@state.mn.us.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kara Kreutzer at kara.kreutzer@state.mn.us.
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
Join a group of exceptional people who share a common passion for public service.
When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.
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