Education and Exercise Planner - Planner Principal State, St. Paul, Minnesota

Job Details

Working Title: Education and Exercise Planner
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 4/23/2024.
• Date Posted: 04/17/2024
• Closing Date: 04/30/2024
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Emergency Preparedness and Response / Education and Exercise
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes / up to 25%
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• Work Area: Emergency Preparedness and Response / Education and Exercise
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.

Job Summary

Join a mission-driven team within the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Division is looking for an Education and Exercise Planner to further preparedness by planning, facilitating, and evaluating exercises; planning and delivering preparedness-focused training; and to serve as a subject matter expert in the use of the Incident Command System.

Working as an Education and Exercise Planner you will:

• Work across the agency and with local and tribal partners to further preparedness.
• Assist with strategic planning.
• Prepare written reports.
• Develop and deliver presentations for the achievement of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities and further response readiness.

This is a hybrid telework position that may require in-person meetings as well as in-office work in the downtown St. Paul location. Telework will be based in the business needs of the unit and is at supervisor discretion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience working in an area related to emergency preparedness and response. Experience must include:

• Planning, conducting, and/or evaluating emergency preparedness, - and response trainings and exercises.
• Proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, TEAMS, and email and calendaring software.

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to initiate and foster new organizational partnerships to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the public health system in Minnesota.

A degree in a closely related filed may substitute for experience as follows: A doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; associate degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a local, state, federal, or non-profit public health agency.
• Experience responding to emergencies within the Incident Command System (ICS) structure.
• Experience working across departments, divisions, or agencies.
• Knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and/or Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).
• Knowledge of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) capability-based planning and exercising.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in public health, emergency management, or related field.

Additional Requirements

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

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617 .

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 Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us

About Health Department

Come and work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.