Job Details

Working Title: Technical Policy & Procedures Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID: 96119
• 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: 08/08/2026
• Closing Date: 08/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
• Division/Unit: WAP Technical Proficiency
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 20% of the time
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / 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 : Yes

Job Summary

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact Human Resources with questions.

This position provides statewide leadership for the technical standards, procedures, and tools that guide the Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The position is responsible for interpreting complex federal and state requirements and transforming them into clear, consistent, and practical technical guidance for use across the state. The position leads the development, coordination, and maintenance of Minnesota's technical policy framework, including managing updates to the statewide WAP Field Guide and ensuring that both the guide and the state's energy modeling tools meet U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expectations and obtain required federal approval.

The position works closely with the Technical Proficiency Unit Supervisor, the WAP Unit Supervisor, Program Coordinators, monitoring staff, training partners, and software developers to ensure technical requirements are accurately integrated into policy, training, and statewide systems. The position also collaborates extensively with a broad group of stakeholders, including U.S. DOE officials, Tribal Nations, local WAP Service Providers, technical contractors, and internal Commerce colleagues. Through this coordination and leadership, the position supports technical accuracy, statewide consistency, and successful implementation of Minnesota Weatherization Program objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in residential energy conservation.

A Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Building Science, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience writing technical procedures, process documentation, reports, and user resources for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience communicating complex concepts and principles in oral and written formats with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities, manage a variety of tasks and deadlines, and work well independently.
• Ability to interpret and analyze federal and/or state laws as well as department and division policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Building Science, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Quality Control Inspector Certification.
• Experience in a Weatherization Assistance Program.
• Experience working in a lead worker capacity.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 651-539-1506 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at [email protected] .