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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

State of Minnesota Project Supervisor in St. Paul, Minnesota

Working Title: Project Supervisor

Job Class: Project Supervisor

Agency: Health Department

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.

  • Date Posted : 04/19/2024

  • Closing Date : 05/02/2024

  • Hiring Agency : Health Department

  • Division/Unit : Health Protection / Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : Yes - 25%

  • Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually

  • Classified Status : Unclassified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : Middle Management Association

  • End Date : 06/30/2026

  • FLSA Status : Exempt

  • Telework Eligible : Yes

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

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

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 Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a temporary Project Supervisor to lead a team of engagement coordinators and communication specialists and direct the development and implementation of an exciting new project, Students Accessing Public Health Experiences (SAPHE). This project will raise awareness of the role of public health in protecting communities from infectious disease and environmental health threats. The project will engage middle and high school students in public health and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career pathways to increase diversity in the public health workforce. The project supervisor will oversee curriculum development and implementation through on-site presentations or hands on experiences in Minnesota schools and other education partners. This position will work with established STEM coordinators and other stakeholders to develop a sustainable engagement program in efforts to raise awareness and create pathways for public health as a career option for students.

This is a temporary position and is expected to end June 30, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversee and manage curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of the SAPHE project.

  • Work with subject matter experts from the Public Health Laboratory, Environmental Health Division and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division to create a dynamic and sustainable student engagement program.

  • Supervise and align a team of engagement coordinators and communication specialists, providing leadership, training, coaching, guidance, technical assistance, supervision, and direction to all areas of the team including hiring, directing staff, and assigning work.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls. Specific schedule will be based on business needs and is subject to supervisor discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A Master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. To facilitate proper years of service 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.

Four (4) years of experience working within governmental public health, including experiences in the following areas:

  • Experience as a lead worker, with a role in training, coaching, mentoring, and providing direction to student workers or other staff.

  • Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies, and procedures.

  • Knowledge of public health careers.

  • Knowledge of the Minnesota education system and youth organizations.

  • Knowledge of health equity and role of governmental health in advancing health equity, diversity and belonging.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:

  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, effective manner.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in project management and development of conceptual frameworks, work plans, milestones, performance measures, progress reports and evaluations.

  • Experience leading or facilitating an advisory committee, task force or focus group, working with internal subject matter experts or other external stakeholders.

  • Experience working with an educational system or a youth organization.

  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate group meetings, decision-making sessions, and problem-solving processes.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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.

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