| Location | St. Paul, MN |
| Salary | $59.86–$85.63 Per Hour |
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Working Title: Chief Operations Officer
Job Class: Core Operations Director
Agency: Health Department
The work youll 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.
Job Summary
Join a mission-driven executive team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) where your expertise will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!
The Chief Operations Officer (COO) acts to strengthen and develop organizational capacity in agency operations through strategic vision and efficient operational management. This position translates the goals of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner into actionable strategies by ensuring efficiency, driving effectiveness and compliance, and creating pathways for implementing best practices.
The COO oversees agency operations, including human resources, financial management, facilities management, emergency preparedness and response, public health strategy and partnership, and organizational wellbeing and employee experience. The position fosters collaboration with all program areas across the agency to ensure a positive relationship between optimal performance and operational excellence is present while also maintaining a focus on compliance and efficiency of resources.
Working as the Chief Operations Officer, you will:
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year of each job held.
Five (5) years of senior management experience sufficient to plan, organize, and direct operational resources, including human resources, financial management, facilities management, emergency preparedness and response, public health strategy and partnership, and organizational wellbeing and employee experience, to achieve full productivity under changing circumstances including experience in the following areas:
Leading or directing programs within a large state agency or other large organizations with significant statutory, fiscal, and compliance obligations.
Leading multidisciplinary teams, including responsibility for performance management, workforce direction, and cultivating an inclusive, high-performing organizational culture.
Serving as a trusted strategic advisor and partner, delivering high-level counsel and direction to executive leaders and senior management.
Overseeing business operations, driving policy integration and legislative alignment to maximize the mission of the organization.
Employing persuasive executive communication to cultivate an agile, empowered bureau culture that proactively identifies and responds to organizational demands.
Experience leading one or more of the following functions:
Human resources
Financial management
Facilities management
Crisis preparedness and national emergency response
Organizational wellbeing
Government-to-government partnerships
Large public health program
A degree in Public Administration, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or closely related public health field may substitute for experience as follows:
Doctorate = twenty-four (24) months
Master's degree = eighteen (18) months
Bachelor's degree = twelve (12) months
Associate's degree - six (6) months.
Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:
Ability to operationalize executive vision into actionable agency objectives.
Ability to mobilize agency workforce to accelerate key operational priorities established by executive leadership.
Ability to direct and optimize the agency's enterprise operational architecture and core functions which include:
Fiscal stewardship and federal compliance
Long-range capital planning, acquisition strategies, and lifecycle asset management for MDH physical infrastructure
Advancing an end-to-end human capital management framework
Crisis preparedness protocols and national emergency response
Cultivating high-impact, government-to government partnerships
Synchronizing agency-wide project management frameworks application portfolios
Elevating workforce culture, optimizing employee engagement, and institutionalizing holistic well-being initiatives.
Ability to establish robust internal control frameworks to ensure absolute alignment with state and federal compliance mandates, optimizing funding utilization while strictly mitigating state and federal audit exposure.
Ability to collaborate with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to execute horizon scanning and predictive analysis, formulating mitigation strategies for emerging operational vulnerabilities while positioning the bureau to capitalize on strategic opportunities.
Ability to employe persuasive executive communication to cultivate an agile, empowered bureau culture that proactively identifies and responds to agency demands.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
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. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617.
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 Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us.
About Health Department
Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesotas State employees have in common?
Benefits
As an employee, youll 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
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
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:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
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. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
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.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.