Working Title: Rural Health Researcher
Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/19/2023.
• Date Posted: 01/13/2023
• Closing Date: 02/02/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Health
• Division/Unit: Health Policy/ Rural Health Planning & Analysis Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes up to 25%
• Salary Range: $28.96 - $42.67 / hourly; $60,468 - $89,094 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Make an impact on health care in rural populations, hospitals, and emergency medical services! Apply to become a Rural Health Researcher for the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role you will assist in developing and executing qualitative and quantitative research and program evaluation and develop implications/applications of results for rural health policy and rural hospital sustainability planning.

This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience in conducting or designing data-related projects. Experience to include one or both of the following:

• Data analysis and research
• Program evaluation

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field may substitute for 12 months experience. A Master’s degree in one of the above areas of study will substitute for 18 months of advanced professional experience.

Minimum Qualification to be assessed at interview:

• Experience in conducting qualitative research, survey research, or program evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time/workload and work in teams.
• Communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly with division leadership and staff.
• Human relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field.
• Ability to identify and evaluate literature, synthesize information, assess implementation implications, draft recommendations, present information and apply insights to rural health care issues.

• Experience strategically planning and intentionally connecting, cross-informing multiple programs, developing synergy and reaching common objectives.
• Experience coordinating and supporting stakeholder research and informational needs.
• Experience facilitating and leading departmental and external task forces, advisory committees and planning groups with diverse stakeholders; ability to facilitate decision-making and achieve consensus on controversial issues.
• Familiarity with data visualization and mapping packages such as Tableau, ArcGIS.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

This employment does not require a valid drivers license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

How to Apply

Within your application material, please clearly address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Genna Anderson at genna.anderson@state.mn.us.

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.