State Program Administrator Intermediate

• Date Posted: 04/18/2024
• Closing Date: 05/01/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Property Tax Division / Property Tax-Audit/Treasure Sv
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes-10%
• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

The Property Tax division helps ensure the proper administration of the state’s property tax laws. It plays a key role in the property tax process through its interaction with county government by overseeing the administration of the property tax system, ensuring fairness in assessment, distributing funds accurately, and educating local officials and the public about how the property tax system works. This division is unique in that Minnesota property tax is a local tax, primarily administered at the county level. Its primary customers are the counties, cities, and local officials throughout the state that directly administers and collects property taxes.

This position serves as a program administrator within a team that administers the activities of statewide programs with over $1 billion in impact, and ensures compliance efforts, procedures, and systems in the administration of the Minnesota property tax system. As an administrator, you will be the internal and external point of contact for state-paid aid programs; provide outreach and guidance to county administrators at all levels of government and provide comprehensive and professional subject matter expertise to ensure uniform application of property tax laws statewide. Additionally, you will ensure that thousands of state taxing jurisdictions (counties, cities, towns, and special taxing districts) have access to administrative guidance, which provides taxpayers across the state equal treatment under the law. This position also provides expert information to guide and lead the various statutorily mandated state property tax and state aid certification forms including Truth in Taxation Compliance, Police State Aid, and Aggregate Materials Tax to ensure compliance with state law. Lastly, you will provide expert-level information on personal property tax delinquency, collection methods, and related issues to provide guidance to counties to ensure compliance with state law.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) years’ experience with professional tax research, tax administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in computer and technology, such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Must have a valid Class D driver's license or reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional-level experience performing the property tax functions within an Auditor Treasurer office.
• Professional-level experience working with Minnesota’s property tax laws.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, accounting, or any other related field. 

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Strong organizational skills sufficient to prepare and maintain files in a logical fashion and appropriately prioritize work assignments. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to present ideas, explain complex and technical information in a manner which can be easily understood by the public, and to communicate effectively with technical experts and team members.
• Ability to read and interpret information sufficiently to develop and deliver written materials.
• Communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver information to a broad range of customers.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history.  All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Dominique King at dominique.king@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dominique King at dominique.king@state.mn.us.

About Revenue Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Revenue works to fund the future for all of Minnesotans. We manage over 30 different taxes and collect $26.7 billion annually in state taxes, which funds state programs such as healthcare, transportation, public safety, and early childhood, K-12, and higher education.

Revenue is dedicated to an inclusive work environment that celebrates and values the diversity of each employee and reflects the communities we serve. We're committed to a culture of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.

We value a work life balance for our employees, and many of our employees telework in a full or hybrid capacity. For those that come to the office, regularly or occasionally, we invested in a state-of-the-art hybrid workspace located at the Stassen building in St. Paul.

Find out more about us on our website.

Why Work for Us 

Diverse Workforce 

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule 

Comprehensive Benefits 

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: 

• Public pension plan 
• Training and professional development 
• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays each year 
• Paid parental leave 
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage 
• Prescription drug coverage 
• Vision coverage 
• Wellness programs and resources 
• Employer paid life insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Health care spending and savings accounts 
• Dependent care spending account 
• Tax-deferred compensation 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program 

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.