**Working Title: Regional Program Coordinator** **Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 91525 + **Location** : NE Minnesota - Grand Rapids + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing dama.abuta@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 1/30/26. + **Date Posted** : 01/24/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/02/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt / HSEM Homeland Security + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 50% of the time + **Salary Range:** $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Emergency Management + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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. This position supports county and municipal emergency management directors and their teams in developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management programs. Effectively manage the development and maintenance of a comprehensive statewide homeland security and emergency management (HSEM) program at the local government level throughout the state of Minnesota. This position provides technical guidance on state and federal all-hazards disaster and anti-terrorism programs to elected officials, key staff, and other local decision makers. This position represents HSEM during emergency responses and serves as a liaison for both short- and long-term recovery efforts when assigned. Employee must live within the following counties by the end of probation: Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, or St. Louis. _The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify._ **Minimum Qualifications** + Three years of professional experience in emergency management, public safety, or a closely related field. + Working knowledge of state and federal disaster response and recovery programs. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to emergency situations. + Working knowledge of state emergency planning, training, and funding programs and systems. + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. *An associates' degree may substitute for six months of experience; a bachelors' degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a closely related field. + Experience in emergency management at the city, county, or state level, with emphasis on disaster response and recovery. + Working knowledge of HSEM programs and key stakeholder groups. + Experience leading work groups or delivering training in all-hazards incident contexts. **Physical Requirements** Medium: Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. **Additional Requirements** This position requires the successful completion of the following: It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: 1. Criminal History 2. Reference Check 3. Driver's License Check 4. Hearing test 5. Physical 6. Vision test 7. SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former state employees only) The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United State sat the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.