Working Title: Evaluation Workload Specialist
Job Class: Health Program Representative
Agency: Health Department

Job ID: 95825

Location: Varies

Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

Date Posted: 07/25/2026

Closing Date: 07/31/2026

Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Division/Unit: Health Regulation (HRD) / Evaluation Workload 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: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,539 - $79,156 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 the Health Regulation Division as an Evaluation Workload Specialist and play a key role in supporting the Health Regulation Division's mission to protect the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable Minnesotans.

This position is responsible for coordinating, distributing, and monitoring workload related to state-licensed evaluations and incident investigations. You’ll help ensure work is assigned efficiently, timelines are met, and staff across multiple programs maintain a balanced and equitable workload.

In this role, you will directly support the timely completion of evaluations and investigations that help ensure licensed providers meet regulatory standards. Your work will contribute to maintaining accountability, consistency, and fairness across programs—ultimately helping protect vulnerable populations.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Coordinate workload selection, assignment, and tracking for state-licensed evaluations and investigations

Support equitable workload distribution across:

State Evaluation

Rapid Response

Health Occupations Program

Mortuary Science

Collaborate cross-functionally with Licensing and Enforcement teams to track workload and ensure timely routing and assignment

Develop, implement, and maintain scheduling processes across programs and systems

This position is hybrid (telework based out of the new hires home office and their nearest MDH district office). The location of this position will be determined by the top candidate. MDH district office locations include St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Bemidji, Fergus Falls and Mankato.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location.



Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications
One (1) Year Of Experience Working With Regulated Health Care Providers Or In a Public Health Or Human Services Program Including The Following

Working in software systems, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and database management systems

Experience in developing and maintaining scheduling

Qualifications To Be Further Assessed During The Interview Process

Knowledge of processes and regulations guiding Federal and State investigations and evaluations

Ability to think critically; applying appropriate judgment when making decisions under uncertainty or ambiguity.

Ability to prioritize work with competing priorities

Ability to make decisions independently.

Maintains professional behavior and communication during stressful or emotionally charged situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience scheduling nurses, investigations or surveys in a healthcare field

Experience with Aspen Suite, Paradise, Oracle, Perceptive Content, and Social Services Information System (SSIS)

Experience improving processes, procedures, and documents to improve current systems

Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background and employment reference check.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

A sense of purpose in their work

Connection with their coworkers and communities

Opportunities for personal and skilled growth

Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.





Your Benefits May Include

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities
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