**Working Title: Consultant Services Director** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 88848 + **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** : 09/12/2025 + **Closing Date** : 10/02/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Technical Support / Project Management & Tech Supp + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + 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 is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.** **This position manages the Consultant Services Section within the Office of Project Management and Technical Support, which includes the Professional Technical (PT) Contract Financial Support Unit, the PT Program Document Support Unit and the PT Contract District/Office Support. This position exists to provide statewide leadership and direction for implementing and continuously improving the PT contract program.** **You will be accountable for human, fiscal, and all other resources needed to support the Consultant Services Section.** **This position is a member of the Project Management and Technical Support Management Team and participates in developing and implementing office, division, and department polices and strategies.** MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. **Minimum Qualifications** Two years of managerial experience; OR, three years of professional supervisory (supervising professional employees) experience; OR, four years of advanced professional experience that demonstrates overseeing professional/technical consultant contract services within a governmental organization. **Note:** **If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide answers to the following skill-based topics AND add to the end of your resume.** **_Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required data at the end of your resume._** + **Technical:** explain your experience in administering a professional/technical consultant contracting program. + **Leadership:** outline how you successfully lead and manage company initiatives, develop and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and demonstrate ability to lead change and foster a strong team environment. + **Policy/Fiscal Management:** explain yourexperience managing policies and experience in overseeing large and complex budgets. + **Human relations:** explain your experience supervising staff and establishing relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups. And/or explain your experience leading project team members sufficient to motivate other professionals on projects/work tasks. And, explain your proven proficiencies in communication, organization/prioritization and negotiations. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: **Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check** It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check Criminal History Check Employment Reference Check Education/License Verification Drug testing (if needed) 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.