Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
VRU Director/Workers' Compensation Program Director-Rehab Services
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
VRU Director/Workers' Compensation Program Director-Rehab Services
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Job ID: 90505 Location: St. Paul or St. Cloud Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 12/03/2025 Closing Date: 12/23/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor Industry-Managerial Division/Unit: Dept of Labor & Industry / Workers Compensation Division Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Responsibilities
Manage the Vocational Rehabilitation unit in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers with disputed workers' compensation claims. Develop and administer program budgets. Develop and maintain operational and technical infrastructure of state-wide office locations. Develop and implement procedures for service provision consistent with workers' compensation law, the rehabilitation rules, and DLI policies. Acquire, allocate and set priorities for fiscal and human resources. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, community resources, universities, and collateral agencies. Participate in developing DLI rules, policy, strategic planning, and programs. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years supervisory or management experience directing the work of assigned staff.
Fiscal and budget management, sufficient to manage and allocate a multi-million-dollar biennial budget. Skill to direct program supervisors and staff to effectively administer the workers' compensation system and achieve desired outcomes for injured workers and employers. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and Minnesota workers’ compensation statutes, procedures, rules and practices sufficient to provide expert technical guidance to staff and advise senior management. Leadership skills, including the ability to hire, manage, direct, and motivate staff. Human relation and conflict resolution skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, staff, legislators, and stakeholders. Skill and experience in effective presentations, group facilitation and public speaking. Analytical and judgment skills to make timely, sound decisions based on experience and data. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. A Master’s Degree in business, public administration, public policy, business law or related discipline will substitute for 18 months of experience. A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, public policy, business law or related discipline will substitute for 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in strategic planning and program development. Experience in leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives. Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL). Additional Requirements
All final candidates must submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which may include SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver’s License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, and Education/License Verification. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying, 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 . Veteran Eligibility
Effective July 1, 2009, legislation requires consideration of recently separated veterans who meet the minimum qualifications. To be considered, veterans must meet all criteria listed below and submit their DD‑214 by the closing date: Separation under honorable conditions from any branch of the U.S. armed forces. Served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty, or separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty. U.S. citizen or resident alien. Served on active military service on or after September 11, 2001 as shown on DD‑214. Effective August 1, 2012, certain disabled veterans may be appointed on a non-competitive basis if: Service requirements are met and a verified service‑connected disability rating of at least 30% is present. Qualifying documentation verifying the disability is provided. All minimum qualifications are met. Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email
careers@state.mn.us
and let us know the support you need. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and encourages individuals of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ members, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Join to apply for the VRU Director/Workers' Compensation Program Director-Rehab Services role at Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Job Details
Job ID: 90505 Location: St. Paul or St. Cloud Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 12/03/2025 Closing Date: 12/23/2025 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor Industry-Managerial Division/Unit: Dept of Labor & Industry / Workers Compensation Division Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Responsibilities
Manage the Vocational Rehabilitation unit in the provision of vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers with disputed workers' compensation claims. Develop and administer program budgets. Develop and maintain operational and technical infrastructure of state-wide office locations. Develop and implement procedures for service provision consistent with workers' compensation law, the rehabilitation rules, and DLI policies. Acquire, allocate and set priorities for fiscal and human resources. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, community resources, universities, and collateral agencies. Participate in developing DLI rules, policy, strategic planning, and programs. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years supervisory or management experience directing the work of assigned staff.
Fiscal and budget management, sufficient to manage and allocate a multi-million-dollar biennial budget. Skill to direct program supervisors and staff to effectively administer the workers' compensation system and achieve desired outcomes for injured workers and employers. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and Minnesota workers’ compensation statutes, procedures, rules and practices sufficient to provide expert technical guidance to staff and advise senior management. Leadership skills, including the ability to hire, manage, direct, and motivate staff. Human relation and conflict resolution skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, staff, legislators, and stakeholders. Skill and experience in effective presentations, group facilitation and public speaking. Analytical and judgment skills to make timely, sound decisions based on experience and data. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. A Master’s Degree in business, public administration, public policy, business law or related discipline will substitute for 18 months of experience. A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, public policy, business law or related discipline will substitute for 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in strategic planning and program development. Experience in leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives. Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL). Additional Requirements
All final candidates must submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which may include SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver’s License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, and Education/License Verification. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying, 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 . Veteran Eligibility
Effective July 1, 2009, legislation requires consideration of recently separated veterans who meet the minimum qualifications. To be considered, veterans must meet all criteria listed below and submit their DD‑214 by the closing date: Separation under honorable conditions from any branch of the U.S. armed forces. Served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty, or separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty. U.S. citizen or resident alien. Served on active military service on or after September 11, 2001 as shown on DD‑214. Effective August 1, 2012, certain disabled veterans may be appointed on a non-competitive basis if: Service requirements are met and a verified service‑connected disability rating of at least 30% is present. Qualifying documentation verifying the disability is provided. All minimum qualifications are met. Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email
careers@state.mn.us
and let us know the support you need. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and encourages individuals of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ members, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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