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Working Title: Infectious Disease Modeling and Analytics Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 79911

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/03/2024

• Closing Date : 09/17/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Health Protection / IDEPC CCEPP Modeling Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Flexible

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Health Protection / IDEPC CCEPP Modeling Staff

• End Date : 08/31/2026

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

Join a mission-driven team in the Cross-Cutting Epidemiology Unit of the Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Prevention and Control (IDEPC) Division and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. As a Midwest Analytics and Disease Modeling Center (MADMC) student worker, you will support the general functions of MADMC, which is a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), MN Electronic Health Records Consortium, and the University of Minnesota. MADMC’s goal is to help leaders make optimal decisions during public health emergencies by providing them with predictive scenarios based on data analysis and mathematical models during a disease outbreak.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide support for MADMC data analysis activities.

• Assist with the implementation of new modeling and analytic tools into IDEPC workflows for MADMC and other activities.

• Assist with identifying relevant sources (e.g., data sets, results in published literature) of inputs needed for implementation of novel tools.

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for novel tools.

• Participate in evaluations and prepare data summaries in collaboration with MADMC partners.

• Complete data error checking to identify discrepancies and illogical information.

This position may have the option of some teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Employees may telework from Minnesota or a neighboring state (Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota) under the normal telework agreement.

This position is part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible Monday through Friday. This position is anticipated to last up to three years or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of two years of post-secondary education

Student Worker Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months. 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. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

Additional minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Active learning skills including asking questions, searching for information, reading relevant literature, applying new concepts, and learning new technologies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports; create technical documents; prepare and deliver presentations; collaborate on projects; and establish and maintain good working relationships with others.

• Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and present data to lay and technical audiences in a meaningful manner, using data visualizations and other tools and techniques.

• Time management skills and ability to work independently; ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational interest in areas such as Epidemiology, Public health, Mathematics, or related field.

• Strong interest and/or knowledge in and some experience with mathematical models and other analytic tools.

• Computer programming experience using standard statistical and database management software such as Excel, RedCap, Access, R, SAS, etc.

• Ability to collaborate with academic partners and other external experts to achieve shared goals.

• Ability to obtain, compile, and analyze data from multiple sources for reporting and evaluating.

• Some knowledge of the general nature and objectives of the statewide and national public health programs including local public health.

Additional Requirements

• The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass an employment reference check and background check.

• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand some travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

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.