Grants Coordinator - Grants Specialist Sr

Working Title: Grants Coordinator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 93227

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/02/2026

• Closing Date : 04/15/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Fire Marshal / FIRE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : up to 5%

• Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

• End Date : 6/30/2027

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 exists to manage and monitor the state and federal grants for the State Fire Marshal (SFM) division. This position will also provide information, support, training and technical assistance to grantees.

Employees may telework up to 50%, depending on the position and the needs of the division.

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

Two (2) years*of professional level work experience managing federal and/or state grants.

Previous experience with administering contracts with non-profit organizations, government identities and other grant recipients.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

Knowledge of basic accounting functions and the ability to understand revenue/expense reports and review, interpret and analyze budgets.

Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

*Bachelor's degree in public or non-profit administration, public policy, business administration , accounting, planning, or other closely related field as determined by the agency can substitute for one (1) year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience analyzing, interpreting, and implementing federal and state laws, rules, policies, and procedures related to grant program administration.

Previous experience working with city, county, or township elected officials.

Previous experience working with Egrants, IGX, or other related grant management database.

Previous experience with state financial systems (i.e., SWIFT, SEMA4).

Physical Requirements

Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

Criminal History

Reference Checks

Credit Check

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.