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State of Minnesota Oral Health Program Lead Planner - Planner Principal State in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Oral Health Program Lead Planner
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 82803
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/06/2025.
Date Posted : 12/31/2024
Closing Date : 01/21/2025
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Health Improvement Bureau (HIB) / Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD)
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% of the time
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
Work Area : Health Improvement Bureau (HIB) / Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD)
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
Ready to impact lives? Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is where your expertise meets our commitment to healthier futures!
The Center for Health Promotion's Oral Health Program is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Oral Health Program Lead Planner to play a pivotal role in advancing oral health initiatives across the state. This position is essential to providing comprehensive programmatic and operational support to oral health programs and ensuring seamless collaboration with grantees, community partners, and contractors. The Lead Planner will serve as the communication lead for the program and facilitate stakeholder engagement to support the implementation of the state oral health plan.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Ensure significant progress toward meeting objectives and requirements of oral health projects funded through federal and state grants
Develop budgets, support and maintain contracts with collaborators, partners and grantees
Coordinate grant writing for continued funding
Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the Oral Health Program team, stakeholders and consultants for monitoring and assuring progress toward requirements and objectives of the projects
Preparing reports, meeting deadlines, and preparing and monitoring budgets and contracts
Develop, promote, and sustain oral health initiatives to reduce disparity and realize the vision of Optimal Oral Health for All Minnesotans.
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota. Position location 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, Mankato, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls. The option of teleworking will be based on the business needs and manager discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office and other MDH office locations across the state may be required. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
To ensure proper crediting, please ensure any relevant experience to the minimum qualifications is clearly communicated within your resume or CV.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading program coordination, project management, public health planning, healthcare administration, dental public health initiatives or related experience.
Including experience in the following areas:
Experience with public health projects, grants, and contract management, including developing workplans and tracking deliverables.
Experience working in health programs or initiatives at the state or federal level.
Experience mentoring or guiding teams or team members.
Extensive experience using project management tools and software.
Qualifications to be further be assessed during the interview process:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Work independently and manage time, workload, and priorities with minimal day-to-day supervision of activities.
A degree in public health, health administration, project management, oral health or a related field may substitute for the following years of experience:
Master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience
Bachelor’s degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience
Associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in public health, health administration, project management, oral health, or a related field
Extensive experience with budget, grants, contracts and proposal writing.
Elevated proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
Demonstrated experience in addressing health disparities and advancing equity.
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.