Working Title: Environmental Surveillance & Assessment Section (ESA) Manager
Job Class: Health Program Manager Senior
Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 62144
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/17/2023
• Closing Date: 02/07/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-Managerial
• Division/Unit: Health Protection / Env Surv & Assessment Director
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $39.35 - $56.61 / hourly; $82,162 - $118,201 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

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Job Summary

You will manage the activities of the Environmental Surveillance and Assessment Section in order to protect the health of the public within the scope of activities assigned to the section.  In this role, you will participate in policy identification and implementation, fiscal and personnel administration, and program development.  

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a supervisor or manager of an environmental protection program, which includes either oversight of planning or policy development.
• Knowledge of public health, environmental health, environmental hazards prevention, and assessment and control of environmental risks.

Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Human relations skills
• Management skills, including supervision
• Leadership skills
• Decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental Public Health leadership position
• Experience managing a state-wide program
• Experience managing multiple overlapping projects that engage a variety of stakeholders
• Experience managing policy and budget development through the legislative process

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check.