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Environmental Health Community Liaison - Bilingual

Salary

$67,819.00 - $93,859.00 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2025-00573

Department

Health

Division

Food Lodging Pools FLP

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CPE

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Position Description

Responsible for the Environmental Health outreach and engagement with regulated industries and establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and community partners; creating and implementing Environmental Health communications tools and resources; planning, implementing and evaluating environmental projects and programs; and, writing, managing, and monitoring selected grants and contracts.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate partnership activities with external Environmental Health stakeholders that help achieve project or program goals, as well as provide information to businesses regulated by the Health Department.

• Coordinate activities with key internal departments, including Communications.

• Plan for and facilitate meetings with internal and external partners for program planning, workshops, and community outreach, including ordering food and arranging speakers.

• Make and sustain relationship connections within under-represented communities, including business associations, trade organizations, neighborhood organizations, and other community-based organizations.

• Engage with regulated businesses in regulated industries to identify and implement process improvements for Environmental Health services by ethnic community and geographic location.

• Create and implement effective communication tools and resources for the Environmental Health Division, such as listservs, newsletters, websites, email, flyers, and reference materials.

• Develop outreach and educational programs and materials. Research, write, edit, and produce articles, newsletters, social media content, audio content, flyers, brochures, and web content to promote effective communication with various audiences, including businesses, residents, neighborhood and business groups, and elected officials.

• Work with bilingual staff and translators to translate Environmental Health resource materials.

• Communicate with Spanish-speaking businesses and community members to provide education, outreach, and support related to Environmental Health programs and compliance.

• Develop and monitor Environmental Health Division communications plans.

• Coordinate specific projects or programs and plan for or assist other staff in implementing additional programs, as needed, that improve health or reduce risks to Minneapolis residents.

• Evaluate Environmental Health programs and services to make them more accessible, equitable, and useful for under-represented communities.

• Assist in planning and implementing Environmental Health policy changes.

• Assist in division training.

• Assist in the development of grant proposals in response to identified opportunities to work toward departmental environmental goals.

• Develop, manage, and monitor contracts for delivery of service.

• Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response, as needed or as assigned by the department.

Working Conditions:Normal office setting. Hybrid work setting.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Communications, or a closely Related Field or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Two years of relevant experience in community engagement work with diverse populations, and communications work including writing content for different mediums and audiences.

Language

Written and spoken fluency in English and one or more languages spoken by the City's community populations. Spanish is required.

Equivalency

In lieu of a 4-year degree, an Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or 4 years of relevant experience to meet the education requirements.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and theProfessional Employees (MPEA) (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/) . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish.

• Good knowledge of modern office software for creating reports, spreadsheets, media, and presentations.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet frequent deadlines, and work in a team environment.

• Good customer service skills and the ability to solve problems and resolve conflict.

• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Knowledge of contract management, grant writing, policy development, and implementation desirable.

• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating projects and programs desirable.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/WCMS1Q-066289) .

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design (http://cityofminneapolis.welcometomedica.com/page/61) with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/laboragreements/index.htm) .

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

+ Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.

+ Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

+ Metropass: TheMetropass (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/trans/benefits\_pre-tax-transit) program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

+ Parking or Van Pool:The City of MinneapolisTransportation Benefits Plan (http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hr/benefits/trans/WCMS1P-113620) gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, theEmotional Wellbeing Solutions (https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/benefits-wellness/) , health club discounts and more.

01

How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

+ Recruiter

+ City of Minneapolis website

+ City of Minneapolis employee

+ City of Minneapolis job interest card

+ City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin

+ Friend or family member

+ League of Minnesota Cities website

+ Diversityjobs.com website

+ Governmentjobs.com website

+ Indeed.com website

+ Minnesotajobs.com website

+ Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website

+ Other website

+ LinkedIn

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Other social media site

+ Newspaper

+ Other media

+ College or University

+ Community organization

+ Job Fair

+ Professional association

+ Site Visit

02

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03

Please indicate below the highest level of education that you have completed.

+ None

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associate Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate

04

Do you have a degree in any of these fields: Public Health, or Communications?

+ Public Health

+ Communications

+ No, I have a degree in a different field.

05

How many years of relevant experience do you have in community engagement work with diverse populations?

+ None

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ 6 or more years

06

How many years of relevant experience do you have in communications work including writing content for different mediums and audiences.

+ None

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ 6 or more years

07

Please indicate your communication experience. Please check all that apply.

+ No Experience

+ I have written social media posts, newsletter stories, website content or other short communications

+ I have experience in public speaking and presentation skills

+ I use plain language guidelines regularly in my written communications

+ I have edited written communications others have written

+ I have implemented communication plans

+ I have written communication plans

08

Are you fluent in Spanish?

+ No, I am not fluent in Spanish

+ I speak Spanish fluently

+ I write fluently in Spanish

+ I understand Spanish fluently

09

There are currently seven foreign languages that are prevalent in Minneapolis (Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Laotian, Oromo, Vietnamese and Amharic). Are you fluent in any of them? (Check all that apply):

+ Hmong

+ Somali

+ Laotian

+ Oromo

+ Amharic

+ Vietnamese

+ American Sign Language

+ I am not fluent in any of the above languages.

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Employer

City of Minneapolis

Address

350 South 5th Street

Room 1

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415

Phone

(612) 673-2282

Website

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs

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