<p>Description</p> <p>Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department is seeking a Business Analyst. This position will provide administrative support to the Solid Waste and Energy division by providing oversight to expenditures of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) operating company that are "passed through" to Environment and Energy (E&E). This position reviews and recommends approval of operations/maintenance and capital expense invoices submitted to E&E by the operator.</p> <p>Location and hours:</p> <p>This position is hybrid and will be performed predominantly on-site a minimum of four days a week at the HERC located at 505 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.</p> <p>About the position type:</p> <p>This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.</p> <p>This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate.</p> <p>Click here to view the job classification specification.</p> <p>In this position, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Review and monitor all business transactions related to operating the waste-to-energy facility and communicate with the operator about allowable pass-through expenditures while advising the operator of the requirements of the Management, Operation, and Maintenance Agreement (MOMA) between the operator and E&E. </li><li>Track relevant metrics of facility operation, physical inventory, reconcile hourly electrical revenue, manage renewable energy credit contracts and transactions, and manage construction and maintenance projects. </li><li>Interact daily with the operator through attendance and participation in meetings related to work orders, project management, outage management, and facility operations. </li><li>Oversee accounts payable purchase orders, requisitions, and payments related to the facility. </li><li>Review of Request for Proposals (RFP) responses, technical recovery plan review, approval of purchase orders over $5,000, and other tasks related to the operation of the facility. </li><li>Aid with HERC tours, odor patrol, and special projects. </li><li>Provide administrative support to the Hennepin County Energy Center, review and prepare RFPs, and contract preparation and administering. </li></ul> <p>Need to have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>One of the following:</p> </li><li> <p>Six or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental education, environmental studies, education, communications, public relations, psychology, behavior science, public administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.</p> </li><li> <p>A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.</p> </li></ul> <p>Nice to have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience:</p> </li><li> <p>Creating contracts in APEX and reports for various audiences.</p> </li><li> <p>Researching, reviewing, and making determinations on policies and procedures related to the facility.</p> </li><li> <p>Budgeting and financial planning.</p> </li><li> <p>Drafting and developing plans for program modifications and implementation.</p> </li><li> <p>Using Microsoft Office Suite and/or other similar applications to create reports, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Providing business and technical support to staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Developing, implementing, and administering training to staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform general administrative work.</p> </li><li> <p>Investigate and resolve complaints.</p> </li><li> <p>Read and interpret policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of:</p> </li><li> <p>Administrative principles and practices relating to the management of facility operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Policy and procedure recommendations and implementations related to solid waste ordinances.</p> </li></ul> <p>About the department:</p> <p>The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.</p> <p>About Hennepin County:</p> <p>Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.</p> <p>Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge(login as Guest).</p> <p>Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.</p> <p>Your future. Made here.</p> <p>This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.</p> <p>Watch this video for application best practices and tips.</p> <p>Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.</p> <p>Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.</p> <p>Talent Acquisition Division</p> <p>Katie Bakke</p> <p>Katie.Bakke@hennepin.us</p> <p>hc promo</p> <p>Why work here?</p> <p>Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:</p> <ul> <li>Meaningful work </li><li>Public service </li><li>Competitive pay </li><li>Work-life balance </li><li>Generous benefits </li><li>Opportunities to grow </li><li>Commitment to your success </li></ul> <p>By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.</p> <p>Employee Benefits Summary</p> <p>Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.</p> <p>If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?</p> <p>Note: Limited duration employees not eligible</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>This position is hybrid and will be performed predominantly on-site a minimum of four days a week at the HERC located at 505 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin..</p> <p>A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.</p> <p>Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>In which of the following areas have you earned a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.</p> <ul> <li>Public administration </li><li>Business administration </li><li>Other field appropriate to the position </li><li>None of the above </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Describe your education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you have not completed a degree/certificate, type "None" in the space provided</p> <p>05</p> <p>How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?</p> <ul> <li>I do not have this experience </li><li>Less than 2 years </li><li>2 years or more, but less than 3 years </li><li>3 years or more, but less than 4 years </li><li>4 years or more, but less than 5 years </li><li>5 years or more, but less than 6 years </li><li>6 years or more </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>07</p> <p>Do you have experience creating contracts in APEX and reports for various audiences?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>Describe your experience creating contracts in APEX and reports for various audiences, providing examples and referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>09</p> <p>Do you have experience researching, reviewing, and making determinations on policies and procedures related to the facility?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>Describe your experience researching, reviewing, and making determinations on policies and procedures related to the facility, providing examples and referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>11</p> <p>How many years of work experience do you have with budgeting and financial planning?</p> <ul> <li>I do not have this experience </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1 year or more, but less than 2 years </li><li>2 years or more, but less than 3 years </li><li>3 years or more, but less than 4 years </li><li>4 years or more </li></ul> <p>12</p> <p>Describe your work experience with budgeting and financial planning, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.</p> <p>13</p> <p>Do you have experience using Microsoft Office Suite and/or other similar applications to create reports, spreadsheets, or presentations?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>14</p> <p>Describe your experience using Microsoft Office Suite and/or other similar applications to create reports, spreadsheets, or presentations, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.</p> <ul> <li>Department email </li><li>Department lateral/transfer process </li><li>Department/unit bulletin board </li><li>Employee Career Center (ECC) </li><li>Employee Resource Group (ERG) </li><li>HC Connect </li><li>Human Resources of Hennepin County </li><li>Hennepin County co-worker </li><li>Hennepin County job notification emails </li><li>Supervisor/manager </li><li>www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com </li><li>Other </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.</p> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Hennepin County</p> <p>Address Hennepin County Government Center</p> <p>300 South Sixth Street</p> <p>Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487</p> <p>Phone 612-348-7855</p> <p>Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs</p>