Working Title: Rulemaking Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 88871
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/13/2025
Closing Date : 10/03/2025
Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Policy Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5% of the time
Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
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.
The Rulemaking Manager provides leadership and senior level direction, guidance, drafting, and coordination for Department of Corrections' (DOC) statutorily required regulatory rules to ensure and foster equitable, accountable, and transparent rulemaking efforts related to the services provided by DOC. Responsibilities include:
Develop, draft, and coordinate DOC's strategic rulemaking initiatives, including rulemaking needs and priorities, and ensure alignment and integration with the DOC's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
Provide statutory and regulatory expertise and policy analysis of DOC legislative proposals and other bills impacting DOC work to support the legislative affairs and policy directors and advance the agency's strategic priorities related to public policy reform.
Develop robust community engagement activities to integrate key internal and external stakeholders into DOC rulemaking development and process.
Promote and advance the agency's strategic priorities related to public policy change on critical issues identified by the policy director.
This position is eligible to telework up to 50% of the time. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience drafting statutes, rules/regulations, or policy language that includes demonstrated experience in advancing public policy priorities.
A Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
A Master's degree in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or closely related field may substitute for one and a half (1.5) years of experience.
One (1) year of demonstrated experience in advancing and advising leaders on regulatory, legislative, or public policy priorities.
Applicants who meet the experience requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:
Capacity to lead, motivate, and delegate work to staff to ensure that objectives are clearly defined, attainable, and that efficient progress is made towards work goals.
Advanced knowledge of the rulemaking and legislative process in Minnesota.
Advanced written communication skills sufficient to produce clearly understood rule drafts and statutory proposals in plain language, including translating complex statutory requirements into rule.
Experience analyzing policy issues, conducting research, interpreting statutes, and providing technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Master's degree or higher in Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or closely related field.
Four (4) or more years of regulatory drafting experience, particularly working with the MN Revisor's Office or similar official statutory and regulatory publishing body.
Experience working in corrections or similar regulatory environment.
Legal experience in a local, state, or federal agency setting.
Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI).
Demonstrated leadership and experience in advancing rulemaking priorities within a large, diverse and complex organization.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
