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

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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

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.

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.

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.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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