Grants Manager - Grants Specialist Sr

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* Working Title:

Grants Manager*
* ** Job Class:
Grants Specialist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 97638

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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 and for all current Minnesota Department of Public Safety employees only.  Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service AND confirm their interest bid by emailing  megan.lund.us   by 11:59 PM 10/19/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 10/13/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/26/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Office of Justice Programs / OJP GRANTS RED TEAM

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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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 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.

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) at the Department of Public Safety provides leadership and resources to reduce crime, improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, and assist crime victims. This position exists to administer state and federal grant programs relating to violence prevention and intervention, youth intervention, criminal justice, and juvenile justice.

The OJP Grants Specialist Senior is responsible for administering state grant programs. The Grants Specialist Senior establishes program goals and objectives, is a project leader for grant programs, develops financial and programmatic reporting systems, develops, and conducts grant program administration training sessions for both internal and external stakeholders, monitors compliance of grantees, and evaluates policies and procedures for program administration.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Manage and monitor a portfolio of state and federally funded grants for the Office of Justice Programs.

+ Provide comprehensive grant program administration including development of new grant programs or modification of current grant programs and the execution of competitive funding processes.

+ Lead special projects for the Office of Justice Programs to improve the efficacy, efficiency, and compliance of OJP grants administration and access to OJP's grant programs.

+ In collaboration with the External Relations Unit and Operations Unit, develop and execute community engagement with and training and technical assistance to potential grant applicants, grant applicants, grantees, community groups, and other stakeholders regarding OJP funding opportunities and OJP grants administration.

+ Develop, implement, and communicate policies, procedures, and processes related to grants administration for OJP.

+ Provide high levels of customer service and technical assistance to grantees and potential grantees.

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