Grants Financial Specialist - Grants Specialist Senior

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* Working Title:

Grants Financial Specialist - Grants Specialist Senior*
* ** Job Class:
Grants Specialist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 95901

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/29/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/07/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

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** Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD OERAC Team

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, (Up to 15% for meetings)

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** Salary Range:**  $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

** 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.

** _This position is eligible for_
** telework ()   
** _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._*
* ** _Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval._*
* The incumbent will provide leadership, direction and coordination for the budgetary and financial aspects of grants and contracts processes across multiple program lines or all aspects of Opioid Response Services operation during all phases of the grants and contracts process in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and mandates including Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, Office of Grant Management (OGM) policies;
Department of Human Services Contracts, Legal and Compliance Division policies and procedures; and Behavioral Health Division standard operating policies and procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for developing financial reporting systems within the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) Team; completing financial reconciliations, monitoring compliance of grantees; monitoring funding streams for contracts, and directing the activities of grant managers in relation to finances and budgets.

The incumbent will additionally oversee implementation of legislative initiatives related to opioid services through the Request for Proposal (RFP) and pre-award processes. Performs related work as required. Some responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ Lead,direct andcoordinatethebudgetandfiscalprocesses inprogram/project/service areaassigned.

+ Lead, direct, and coordinate all assigned grant and contract processes in relation to Legislative Initiatives during pre-award and award phases either directly or in collaboration with other staff members providing grant management for OERAC.

+ Lead, direct, and coordinate all assigned grant and contract processes in relation to Legislative Initiatives during pre-award and award phases either directly or in collaboration with other staff members providing grant management for OERAC.

** 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 for each…