Working Title: Regulatory Compliance Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76393

• 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 : 05/02/2024

• Closing Date : 05/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Office of Inspector General / Background Studies - Compliance and Quality Managment

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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 has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) , or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)

This posting may be used to fill multiple openings

The Background Studies Division (BGS) in the Office of Inspector General is seeking two (2) Regulatory Compliance Consultants to join our new, fast-growing team . As a Compliance Consultant you will advise management and consult on regulatory compliance for all aspects of DHS’ statewide background study system and ensure adherence with access, use, handling, dissemination, storage, and destruction of criminal justice information (CJI) and criminal history records information (CHRI). BGS’ Compliance Consultants administer and assess areas of compliance and risk in addition to collaborating, planning, designing, developing, and implementing compliance initiatives and activities. Compliance consultants are responsible for delivering and executing foundational compliance responsibilities that support the team and management at an advanced level and will monitor compliance with state and federal background study laws that traverse publicly funded healthcare and human services programs.

Responsibilities include:

· Collaborate with BGS business areas and key partners to strengthen the culture of compliance

· Oversee and facilitate the development and design of BGS’ compliance roadmap

· Create and implement the annual compliance monitoring risk assessment

· Develop a risk-based monitoring schedule and administers ongoing execution of risk-based compliance awareness, testing, and monitoring programs

· Advise and train management and employees on emerging compliance issues and risks specifically related to the protection of criminal justice information (CJI) and criminal history records information (CHRI)

· Serve as compliance liaisons within and for the BGS division with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and/or Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)

· Develop and maintain compliance monitoring programs and testing procedures

· Engage in research of state and federal background check and biometric industry laws and regulations; and remain apprised of changes and updates

· Respond to internal regulatory and compliance inquiries and resolves issues on compliance topics

· Contribute to the development and review of legislative policy and budget proposals

· Collaborate with BGS quality management staff to perform internal audit reviews, analyzes data, and direct the division’s policies and procedures related to compliance

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of compliance or audit experience in regulatory or similar field.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

· Knowledge of the methods and principles of audits, risk assessment, and/or regulatory compliance

· Willingness and ability to read, analyze, and interpret state and federal background study, health care and human service statutes, reports, and legal documents and develop policy and program recommendations

· Knowledge of legislation, rulemaking, policy, procedure, and intent governing health care and human service programs

· Proficiency in using computers/software applications, including collaborative platforms such as SharePoint, WebEx; and Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams

Preferred Qualifications

· Extensive ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations, trade journals, and legal documents

· Must be able to respond to common inquiries from key stakeholders (e.g., regulators, auditors, etc.)

· Certification in Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness

· Certified Compliance Manager (CCM), or Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or related accreditation

· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal relationship skills

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, law, public policy, public administration, or other related area field

· Ability to organize/prioritize work, handle workload independently and meet critical deadlines

· Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (CJIS) Security Awareness training and certification must be successfully completed/attained within 6-months of hire.

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.