**Working Title: Policy and Systems Change Planner** **Job Class: Planner Senior State** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 83915 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/22/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/24/2025 + **Hiring Agency** : Health Department / Health-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Health Equity / CHE Contracts Supv + **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:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) + **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. THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. Key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: + Facilitate engagement with state councils and internal MDH legislative partners to support the division’s legislative presence. + Facilitate communication and collaboration between PSC and other teams in the Health Equity Strategy and Innovation Division. + Build and sustain cross-functional relationships within the Health Equity Strategy and Innovation Division and with agency-wide partners, representing policy and systems thinking in initiatives and driving successful project outcomes through operational management. + Provide operational support related to equitable grant making initiatives within the Policy and Systems Change team and relevant agency partners. This position may have the option of teleworking 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. **The expected end date for this is position is March 1, 2026.** **Minimum Qualifications** **To** **facilitate** **proper crediting,** **please** **ensure that** **your** **resume/application** **clearly** **describes** **your** **experience** **in** **the** **areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** **Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.** + Two (2) years or more of experience planning,developing,implementing,facilitating,administrating,andevaluatingprojects inpublichealth orarelated field. + Experience coordinating bi-directional communication with community members and organizations. Qualifications to be assessed further during the interview: + Strong background in health equity, racial justice, and systems change frameworks. + Ability to collaborate with a variety of internal teams and stakeholders. + Demonstrated experience facilitating, planning, and recording meetings. + Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies, legislative and grant making procedures. A related Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Associate degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience facilitating consensus and agreements with individuals and groups with various perspectives. + Experience exercising flexibility to adapt to continuous organizational and program changes. + Experience making recommendations on important decisions and provide evidence to support decisions or help leadership make decisions. + Experience preparing reports, talking points, and summaries in a timely and professional manner. **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.