Dairy Qualities Coordinator - State Program Administrator Intermediate

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

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 located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework.

The primary purpose of this position is to administer and oversee DMID’s dairy qualities enforcement program, including maintaining quality assurance and control oversight, and daily processing of the electronic CIS Dairy Qualities enforcement process. This position also performs other related data administration duties for the dairy inspection program, including management and administrative oversight of the Dairy Progam’s SharePoint site, and the administration, organization and management of policies, procedures, training materials and other documents for program managers.

To facilitate proper years of service 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 job held.

One (1) year of experience in data management including data input and data quality management.

NOTE:

A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Animal Science, Food Science, Agriculture, Information Systems Management/Development, Computers/Computer Technology, Communications, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

AND

• A working knowledge of and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Professional, etc. to efficiently complete work processes.
• Experience performing quality assurance and data quality activities.
• Experience coordinating and completing multiple tasks and activities.
• Communications skills sufficient to effectively convey information in writing and verbally.
• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

• Previous experience working to administer Share Point
• Previous experience working in a regulatory program
• Previous experience working collaboratively in a team to accomplish project work.
• Previous experience working with Salesforce, OnBase, CIS, MIS, or LIS programs.
• Previous experience working with Microsoft Access, Power BI or other advanced data manipulation applications.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Driver’s License Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal Background Check

If you have questions about this position, contact Lisa Wetzel zel.us or .

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has served our state for more than 125 years. The work we do touches every Minnesota citizen every day.

Our three general areas of responsibility include:

• Protecting our food supply;
• Protecting our natural resources; and,
• Cultivating our agricultural economy.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

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