[Jobs] Business Enterprises, St. Paul, MN

[David Andrews]

Employment Opportunity with the State of Minnesota

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Date Posted:
01/24/2008
Closing Date:
02/08/2008
Job Classification:
STATE PROG ADMIN SR
Class Option:
Business Enterprise Program
Hiring Agency:
Employment & Econ Development Dept
Location:
St. Paul
Salary Range:
$ 18.72 - $ 27.46 hourly, $ 39,087 - $ 57,336 annually
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers.
Posting Number:
08DEED000015
Work Shift:
Day Shift
Travel Required:
yes
Days of Work:
Monday-Friday
Employment Condition:
Permanent, Full-time
Classified Status:
Classified
Job Duties:
This position is located in the Business Enterprises Program (BEP) at 
the State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Avenue, St. Paul.
Provide business management guidance and technical assistance to 
legally blind business operators. The businesses consist primarily of 
vending machines.
Provide contract management services focusing on profitability, 
continuity of service and compliance with applicable laws, rules and 
program policies.
Develop and promote program expansion by expanding existing accounts 
and creating new business opportunities. Provide direct vending 
machine technical
assistance and in-service training. Develop capital expenditure 
proposals. Purchase equipment parts and supplies. Coordinate the 
repair services, installation
and maintenance of equipment. Maintain and develop positive 
relationships with business operators, customers and co-workers.

Overnight travel required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of management experience, preferably in a supervisory 
role, in the vending, retail or fast food industry.

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or closely related field will 
substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

If you meet these requirements, use the Job Specific Questions 
section of Resume Builder to describe your qualifications in each of 
the following areas.

Selection of interviews will be based on assessment of responses to 
areas listed below and failure to address these areas may result in 
your resume not
being considered.

Knowledge of generally-accepted accounting principles and practices, 
budgeting policies, practices, and principles sufficient to review, 
analyze and discuss
profit and loss statements.

Written and oral communication skills sufficient for reports and 
general business correspondence to a diverse audience of both 
technical and non-technical
customers and operators.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply Federal and State statutes, 
laws, and regulations.

Possess high quality interpersonal skills, especially in the areas of 
teamwork and eliciting cooperation both within and outside the 
program. Must be able
to communicate with customers, operators and co-workers with tact and skill.

Experience with spreadsheet and word processing software.

Experience using Internet, e-mail, and navigating websites.

Possess analytical skills sufficient to evaluate contract 
administration and recommend policy and/or procedural changes 
compliant with Federal and State
laws and program policies. Ability to identify issues and determine 
appropriate responses to concerns.

Work independently with limited supervision. Possess attributes of a 
self-starter and problem-solver.



Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with Excel and Word.
Selection Process:
How to Apply:
You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through the online 
Resume Builder at <https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder>. 
You may copy
and paste in your existing resume or let the software create a resume 
for you. You may edit your resume later should your contact 
information or experience
change. The Resume Builder also collects your work preference 
information so we can match you with future job openings that meet 
your interests.

If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a 
completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: 
Minnesota Department of Employee
Relations (DOER), 200 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, 
St. Paul, MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this 
job on your application.
The paper application is available on the State Employment Web and 
DOER web sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling 
651-296-2616 or, in greater
Minnesota, 1-800-657-3974.

Contact for more info:
Sue Zeches , 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us
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Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer
This information can be made available in alternative formats to 
individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 296-2616 or (651) 
282-2699 (TTY).

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