Working Title: DCT Chief Privacy Official
Job Class: General Counsel
Agency: Human Services Dept
- Job ID: 84481
- Location: Statewide
- Telework Eligible: Yes - This team is currently Teleworking with occasional required on-site meetings and trainings.
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 02/27/2025
- Closing Date: 03/19/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Human Services / DHS Manager
- Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT GCO Operations Legal Serv
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% for occasional required on-site meetings and trainings.
- 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.
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. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel’s Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as our DCT Chief Privacy Official! This position will provide legal advice and counsel on enterprise-wide and inter-agency legal and compliance matters affecting DCT with expertise in privacy and security matters. This position will serve as the Chief Privacy Official for the entire DCT, overseeing the development, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to privacy and security policies and procedures. This position will oversee the permitted and safe use of protected data, including public, nonpublic, private, and confidential data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) as well as protected health information (PHI) and other highly regulated data, in compliance with HIPAA, IRS and SSA requirements, and other state and federal applicable laws.
This position will supervise staff within the DCT General Counsel Office as well as mentor a team of staff within the business areas who will provide advice and training to Department managers, directors, executive management, and staff on a variety of complex legal issues, specifically privacy and security issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Advise and assist the General Counsel of DCT and Senior Counsel with legal, compliance, and other work on matters pertaining to data privacy and security.
- Provide legal guidance to DCT managers, directors, and executive leadership on related complex legal and compliance issues focusing on the area of data privacy and data security.
- Counsel and advise the Department in complying with applicable state and federal laws, including data breach analysis, incident response, and communications with federal and state regulators.
- Collaborate with DCT partners, contractors, MNIT, and other agency General Counsels on strategic data protection, data sharing, and data management initiatives and projects.
- Lead and advise DCT concerning implementation of and compliance with DCT policies.
- Advise on policy and legislative initiatives.
- Develop and provide legal training to DCT leadership and staff on privacy and security laws and issues.
- Provide DCT with legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas affecting DCT to support DCT’s compliance with all state and federal laws.
Minimum Qualifications
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota;
Seven (7) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of data privacy, security, administrative law, or related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience with state and federal data privacy laws as they relate to human services programs.
- Experience building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience responding to data requests and advising on data breach analysis.
- At least one (1) year experience as a supervisor or in a leadership role in an area of law related to the position, which includes supervision of legal staff including mentoring and fostering professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public Sector privacy and security experience.
- Experience with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
- Litigation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through change and leadership in high profile matters.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt the provision of legal services, including organizational structure of legal teams, to meet client needs.
- Demonstrated strong emotional intelligence, strategic leadership, change management, and diversity equity and inclusion skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze business and performance data to identify redundancies, gaps, and inefficiencies, and introduce and implement business process changes that will streamline and improve the business.
- Demonstrated ability to identify common ground for parties with varied interests and build consensus toward solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a large and varied constituency, including legislators and legislative staff, the Attorney General’s Office, state local and federal agencies, professional and advocacy groups, as well as the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and convey competency, equanimity, and collaboration in stressful situations.
- Experience working with an agency or organization led by an executive board.
- Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a 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.
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 careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Amy Chantry at amy.chantry@state.mn.us or 651-431-6603.
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 Breanna Bullert at breanna.bullert@state.mn.us. If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: breanna.bullert@state.mn.us
About Human Services Dept
DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
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What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual pay increases
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Support to help you reach your career goals:
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
