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Working Title: Public Health System Strategy Planning Director

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 91201

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid

+ **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 1/12/2026.

+ **Date Posted** : 01/06/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/20/2026

+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

+ **Division/Unit** : Public Health Strategy and Partnership / Director's Office

+ **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:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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.

Join a mission driven team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), using your expertise to contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans!

This position exists to plan and coordinate the activities of the Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division to build a more seamless, responsive, publicly supported public health system for Minnesota in collaboration with state, local, and Tribal public health partners.

Working as the Public Health System Strategy Planning Director, you will:

+ Design and implement strategies, projects, and activities aligned with the strategic roadmap for public health system transformation in coordination with key partners, including the Center for Public Health Practice, Office of American Indian Health, MDH leadership, the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee, Local Public Health Association, and Tribal Nations.

+ Serve as lead worker and coordinate with MDH and Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division staff (including the Center for Public Health Practice) to ensure strategies, projects, and activities are aligned with the strategic roadmap for public health system transformation.

+ Provide planning and facilitation support to the Joint Leadership Team so that they can fulfill their role in providing thought leadership and direction for public health system transformation.

This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location.

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

Four (4) years of experience that includes planning, leading or coordinating/managing projects.

Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

+ Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and to collaboratively work across a diverse group of stakeholders.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

+ Ability to develop, implement, and monitor and report on a strategic plan.

+ Ability to inspire others towards new concepts, changing processes or a common vision or goal.

A related degree may substitute for experience as follows:

+ Doctorate degree = Twenty-four (24) months

+ Master's degree = 18 months

+ Bachelor's degree = 12 months

+ Associate degree = 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced-level knowledge of planning and system change methodologies and their application within and across large or complex organizations.

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, including national standards, state laws, regulations, and policies.

+ Project administration experience sufficient to analyze cost/benefit considerations, design, plan, establish time and cost controls, monitor progress and evaluate project results.

+ Extensive knowledge of Minnesota's state, local, and tribal public health partnership; tribal sovereignty; and MDH mission, priorities, and programmatic divisions.

+ Knowledge of methodologies and techniques involved in the collection and interpretation of data.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.