Student Worker Para Professional Senior, St. Paul, Minnesota

Job Details

Working Title: Student Worker Para Prof Sr
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/22/2024
• Closing Date: 05/03/2024
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division: Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division
• Work Shift/Work Hours: part-time, variable
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.26 - $22.26 / hourly
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
• Work Area: Foodborne Diseases Unit
• End Date: 09/01/2026
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• 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 temporary position will be part of the Foodborne Diseases Unit, to conduct surveillance activities for pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections, other Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections, and other reportable diseases under the direction of the epidemiologists.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in epidemiological investigations of outbreaks of communicable disease.
• P articipate in data collection through structured telephone interviews.
• P rovide data management in epidemiological studies to describe illness and sequelae and identify risk factors for infections caused by the pathogens.
• Assist in other infectious disease areas.

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

• Completion of two years of post-secondary education.
• Enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:

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

Students may be off for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution, you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently accepted or enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate program (MPH, MS) in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or related public health field.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and health care professionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with members of the public and health care professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to change.
• Ability to collect and enter data.
• Ability to think critically and exercise judgement.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• Completion of an Education Verification form prior to appointment.

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 .

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
• 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.