The Office of Broadband Development is hiring for two more positions. Seems like a great place to work; nice people making a difference in the state…
Working Title: Broadband Grants Specialist
Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate or Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 08/16/2023.
- Date Posted: 08/10/2023
- Closing Date: 08/23/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Business/Community Development / 0359 Broadband Development
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday – Friday
- Travel Required: Yes – Up to 10% local and occasional overnight travel
- Grants Specialist Intermediate Salary Range: $22.94 – $33.30 / hourly; $47,898 – $69,530 / annually
- Grants Specialist Senior Salary Range: $25.25 – $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 – $77,297 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist program staff with grant applications that involve routine or similar steps to process. As the incumbent masters the routine grant processing steps, they will assist in document processing of grants that involve less routine and more complex steps to process. In addition, the incumbent will also participate as part of the grants management team under the guidance of senior team members, in the development, promotion, implementation, provide technical assistance for, evaluate and report on state and/or federally funded financing programs of the Office of Broadband Development. The Office develops and administers programs designed to achieve high quality broadband access for all Minnesotans and to support and promote the skills necessary to adopt and use broadband tools for economic, educational, health, and institutional benefits. Programs administered include the following:
- Border-to-Border Infrastructure Grant Program which provides state and/or federal financing for DEED approved broadband infrastructure expansion projects (including the Low Density Pilot Program and the Line Extension Program)
- Supporting and maximizing Minnesota entities participation in federally-funded broadband infrastructure programs
- Digital literacy, broadband adoption and use programs
DEED is committed to radically increasing economic impacts for individuals and businesses that face systematic barriers to growth. This position will contribute to efforts to build a positive internal culture that makes DEED an extraordinary place to work! If you want to make an impact and help people create possibilities, come be a part of our amazing team!
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.