Working Title: Planner Principal State

　　Job Class: Planner Principal State

　　Agency: Health Department

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered through 1/29/24.

　　Date Posted : 01/22/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/05/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : Health Protection / EH ESA Site Assess & Consult

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time

　　Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

　　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. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a Planner Principal State to help strategically plan for the implementation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) prohibitions in the state of Minnesota. This position has state-wide scope and responsibility to support technical and communications activities across agencies to increase awareness and ability of Minnesotans to understand the impacts of the PFAS in Products Prohibitions. This position will work closely with planning and communications staff at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to raise public awareness of Amara’s Law, which will go into effect in January 2025.

　　Candidates residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota may have the option to telework; however, telework schedules are based on the unit‘s operational needs and are at supervisory discretion. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to travel to the St. Paul office.

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Plan, coordinate and direct MDH community outreach and education activities connected with PFAS and products so that communities, partners, and interested parties have information to understand the new PFAS prohibitions and can make informed decisions to reduce exposure to environmental hazards and protect public health.

　　Provide strategic communications plan for public health campaign and other material development for PFAS prohibitions and other related PFAS communications.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Three years professional experience performing planning and analysis work.

　　A bachelor‘s, master‘s, or doctoral degree may substitute for one (1) year, eighteen (18) months, or two (2) years of professional experience, respectively.

　　Additional Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:

　　• Writing skills sufficient to compose clear, concise, and understandable narrative summaries that may involve sensitive issues and to develop questionnaires and surveys to collect and compile data.

　　• Oral communication skills sufficient to present plans and data, lead discussions, and communicate sensitive issues to a variety of audiences.

　　• Human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective ongoing relationships with the public, interest groups, and department staff.

　　• Ability to work independently and establish priorities so that essential work is completed in an appropriate and timely manner.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Knowledge and experience communicating information about PFAS or other product prohibitions.

　　Experience with a public health communications campaign.

　　Experience with Microsoft Planner or other project management software.

　　A valid driver‘s license and ability to travel throughout the state.

　　Meeting facilitation skills with the ability to communicate effective ideas and competency in risk communication.

　　Additional Requirements

　　This position requires successful completion of references and background check.

　　This position does not require a valid driver’s license, but it demands travel occasionally, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.