Commercial Tobacco Prevention & Control Coordinator - State Prog Admin Coordinator, St. Paul, Minnesota

Job Details

Working Title: Commercial Tobacco Prevention & Control Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Open for bidders through 04/23/2024.
• Date Posted: 04/16/2024
• Closing Date: 05/03/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Health Improvement / Community Health Division (CHD)
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - 25%
• Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• 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. 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.

Job Summary

This position exists to provide statewide leadership, planning, and coordination in developing policy and programming to reduce or eliminate death and chronic diseases caused by commercial tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Act as the primary program administrator for Minnesota's CDC National and State Tobacco Prevention and Control cooperative agreement.
• Provide high-level administrative, policy and funding recommendations and commercial tobacco prevention content expertise to the department to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with commercial tobacco use and related chronic disease.
• Participate with staff in analyzing policies and strategies, developing new approaches, and working collaboratively with other department chronic disease programs to address common or related goals, perspectives, issues, and strategies.
• Provide direction, oversight, and technical assistance to partners to build capacity for developing and implementing evidence-based commercial tobacco prevention and control programs.

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.

Qualifications

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 administering a commercial tobacco prevention and control program, or related program, including experiences in the following areas:

• Applying public health principles to commercial tobacco prevention and control.
• Providing high-level program, policy, and funding recommendations.
• Evaluating, interpreting impact, and incorporating state and federal program policies and related regulations, as well as planning activities conducted by other agencies, in program planning activities.
• Providing direction, oversight, and technical assistance.
• Analyzing policies and strategies, developing new approaches, and working collaboratively with partners to achieve common goals.
• Reviewing, evaluating, and writing technical applications, reports, correspondence, and planning documents.

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

• Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and organize material from diverse sources to prepare comprehensive plans.
• Demonstrated accountability in highly visible, sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build networks of colleagues in the public sector and to effectively persuade partners and other government officials.
• 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.

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 Laura Jones at laura.m.jones@state.mn.us or 651-201-4842 .

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 Laura Jones at laura.m.jones@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 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.

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
• 11 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.