Director of Fiscal Administrative Services (FAS) - Administrative Services Director

Director of Fiscal Administrative Services (FAS)

Job Class : Administrative Services Director

Agency : Public Safety Dept

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date : 10 / 28 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial

Division / Unit : Fiscal and Administrative Services (FAS) / FAS Management Team

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time

Salary Range : $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 220 - Manager / Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.

We're seeking a dynamic leader who brings a proven ability to drive results, foster collaboration, and lead with vision.

The Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services (FAS) provide agencywide leadership for critical administrative operations in procurement, contracting, asset management, facilities, space planning, continuity of operations, and compliance systems within the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The role ensures alignment of enterprise-wide administrative functions with DPS's mission, delivering efficient and accountable services while supporting long-term operational resilience, fiscal integrity, and organizational safety.

Responsibilities include :

Provide strategic planning, project management, and policy oversight for DPS administrative operations.

Lead agencywide procurement, contracting, and leasing functions; ensure compliance and integrity.

Develop and deliver training programs.

Oversee Agency Internal Controls and Accountability, including oversight of all audits, corrective action plans, and agency risk assessment projects.

Lead strategic space planning efforts and direct building and warehouse operations.

Direct business continuity, continuity of operations (COOP), continuity of government (COG), and all hazard planning efforts.

Develop and oversee DPS-wide safety, wellness, and workplace violence prevention programs.

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

Five (5) years of progressive leadership, supervisory or managerial experience managing administrative operations, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff. Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.

Experience must include all of the following :

Managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, tight timelines, and high expectations

Coordinating or collaborating with public agencies, contractors, or cross-functional teams

Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to move work forward independently

Developing and implementing administrative policies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Seven (7) years or more of progressive leadership, supervisory or managerial experience managing administrative operations, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff.

Experience navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring compliance with state and federal frameworks, including policy development and monitoring.

Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and planning to align them with organizational goals.

Demonstrated success in building partnerships and leading collaborative planning and decision-making.

Experience working in or supporting a public safety, emergency management, or law enforcement environment, with an understanding of the operational, regulatory, and organizational complexities unique to such settings.

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

This position requires successful completion of the following :

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

Criminal history

Reference check

Fingerprinting check (MNJIS / CJIS)

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.