**Working Title: Injury Prevention and Mental Health Assistant Division Director** **Job Class: Health Assistant Division Director** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 87569 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for all current Minnesota Department of Health employees only. + **Date Posted** : 07/16/2025 + **Closing Date** : 08/06/2025 + **Hiring Agency** : Minnesota Department of Health + **Division/Unit** : Health Improvement / HPCD Asst Div Dir Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit** 220 - Managerial Plan + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + 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. **_This position is open to all qualified MDH employees only._** Play a key role in preventing injuries, violence, and substance misuse for Minnesotans! Join our Injury Prevention and Mental Health Division as a Health Assistant Division Director. As the Assistant Division Director, the role supports and acts on behalf of the Division Director in various management activities, ensuring seamless operations and effective leadership. The position will work closely with healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community organizations and offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on advancing public health and health equity across Minnesota. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: + Collaborate with Division and Agency managers to develop policies and initiatives, evaluate programs, and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships. + Budget development and monitoring. + Ensure programs achieve strategic goals while adhering to federal and state laws. + Serve as the primary liaison for Divisional support functions such as human resources, IT, and finance. This position requires an employee to be onsite at a MDH office location (https://www.health.state.mn.us/about/locations/index.html) at least 50% of their scheduled work days per month and may be eligible to Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) up to 50% of their scheduled workdays in a month. Employees that live 50 miles or more from a MDH work location, and live within Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota, may be eligible to telework more than 50% with approval. **Minimum Qualifications** _To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe 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 the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position._ Four (4) years of management and leadership experience in a public health or human services program such as substance use prevention, health budget operations, or injury and violence prevention. Experience must include all of the following: + Project management and strategic planning. + Financial oversight, including budgetary oversight, contract and grant management. + Policy, procedure and program oversight, creation, and implementation. A degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or related field may count towards professional experience as follows: + Associate's = 6 months. + Bachelor’s = 12 months. + Master’s = 18 months. + Doctoral = 24 months. To be assessed at interview: + Knowledge of public health and injury, violence, and substance misuse prevention activities. + Communication skill sufficient convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to state and local public health programs. + Experience developing solutions to complex policy issues involving multiple stakeholders. + Experience engaging with diverse communities and stakeholders to promote public health initiatives and build collaborative partnerships. + Experience representing MDH in high-level discussions and public meetings. + Experience analyzing public health data and using it to inform decision-making and program improvements. **Additional Requirements** + Must successfully pass a background and reference check. + This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting. + The successful candidate under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. 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.