Project Specialist - Transportation Program Specialist 3
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Project Specialist
At the State of Minnesota, a Project Specialist provides program and contract support to promote the advancement of department external contracting opportunities and equity goals in civil rights programs.
Responsibilities
Developing statements of work for On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Support Services.
Developing and implementing programs for women, minority, and disadvantaged individuals in business development statewide by participating in stakeholder groups to make program improvements.
Coordinating the federal and state grant and contract management process for Business and Program Development.
Developing training for workforce and small business consultant contracts and vendors to ensure compliance.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional experience administering workforce development or business support programs that include experience administering and monitoring contracts and/or grants.
Experience analyzing and interpreting statutes, rules, laws, regulations, etc.
Experience administering a program budget.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and federal grant processes.
Experience interpreting civil rights law, equal opportunity law and/or contract law.
Knowledge of transportation construction concepts, techniques, operations, materials, and equipment.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check. Background investigation may include SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification, and/or a drug and alcohol test.
Benefits
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
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
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 encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. 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
MnDOT encourages participation and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities.
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At the State of Minnesota, a Project Specialist provides program and contract support to promote the advancement of department external contracting opportunities and equity goals in civil rights programs.
Responsibilities
Developing statements of work for On-the-Job Training (OJT) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Support Services.
Developing and implementing programs for women, minority, and disadvantaged individuals in business development statewide by participating in stakeholder groups to make program improvements.
Coordinating the federal and state grant and contract management process for Business and Program Development.
Developing training for workforce and small business consultant contracts and vendors to ensure compliance.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional experience administering workforce development or business support programs that include experience administering and monitoring contracts and/or grants.
Experience analyzing and interpreting statutes, rules, laws, regulations, etc.
Experience administering a program budget.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and federal grant processes.
Experience interpreting civil rights law, equal opportunity law and/or contract law.
Knowledge of transportation construction concepts, techniques, operations, materials, and equipment.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check. Background investigation may include SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification, and/or a drug and alcohol test.
Benefits
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
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
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 encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. 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
MnDOT encourages participation and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities.
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