Working Title: Crime Victim Services Grants Manager
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 94885
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 06/22/2026.
Date Posted : 06/16/2026
Closing Date : 06/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
Division/Unit : Office of Justice Programs / OJP Crime Victim Grants
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
**Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division.
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 in the Crime Victim Grants Unit to manage and monitor compliance with all federal and state grant funds to organizations that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and general crime in Minnesota. This position provides technical assistance, training, support, and information to service providers both funded and non-funded by OJP and all other customers to enhance the capacity of communities to respond effectively to those impacted by crime, and maintain strong, victim-centered services statewide.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage and monitor a portfolio of state and federally funded grants for the Office of Justice Programs
Join special project teams to improve the efficacy, efficiency, and compliance of OJP grants administration and access to OJP's grant programs
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
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 years of experience in the crime victim services field requiring the application of specialized knowledge, independent judgment, and coordination of services to support victims and stakeholders.
Experience providing technical assistance and training.
Knowledge of accounting functions and the ability to understand revenue/expense reports and to interpret and analyze budgets.
Experience in grant management including project implementation and reporting, budget development, and financial reporting.
Strong communication, time-management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the civil and criminal justice system.
Ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions.
Effective decision making skills.
Strong skills in building and maintaining positive working relationships among professional colleagues, community stakeholders, collaborative partners, and grantees.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member, and independently with self-direction.
Physical Requirements
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 a 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 successful completion of the following background components:
Criminal history
Reference check
Drivers License check
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 States at 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.
