Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid 50%

Working Title: Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP) and Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grants Management

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: Health Department

Job ID: 97082

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid 50%

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 09/23/2026.

Date Posted: 09/17/2026

Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Hiring Agency: MN Health Department

Division/Unit: Health Improvement / Office of State Health Improvement Initiatives

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: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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

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 perks, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position, located in the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (OSHII), coordinates and manages grants for the Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP) program and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP). Although the role may focus primarily on one grant program, Grants Managers are cross trained across both CSUP and SHIP to ensure consistent grant administration, provide cross-coverage, and maintain continuity as program needs, staffing, and funding evolve.

CSUP supports community-based cannabis and substance use prevention efforts, while SHIP advances community-driven policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies that promote healthy eating, physical activity, commercial tobacco prevention, and well-being. This position is part of OSHII’s Community Initiatives Unit and works closely with local public health and other agency staff involved in prevention.

Key Responsibilities Include

Providing consultation, guidance, technical assistance, and support to local public health partners.

Administering grants for local public health agencies.

Coordinating with OSHII staff to ensure partners have access to technical assistance.

Building and maintaining respectful, authentic relationships with local public health partners and collaborators to reduce disparities among populations disproportionately affected by cannabis and substance use.

Collecting, monitoring, and managing evaluation data, including ensuring data quality and supporting data use for quality improvement.

Additional duties include contract administration, financial analysis, coordinating contract and amendment drafting and review, contributing to policy and procedure development, and supporting coordination across programs. The role also includes recommending service withholding or corrective action in cases of non-compliance.

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 To facilitate proper years-of-service crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and includes the beginning and ending month and year for each position held.

Three (3) years of experience in public health program administration, community-based prevention, or related grant-funded program coordination.

Experience Must Include Each Of The Following

Experience applying public health principles related to cannabis and/or substance use prevention and reduction.

Experience designing, implementing, or improving programs within a community health or prevention framework.

Experience monitoring or evaluating community-based grants, including reviewing workplans, budgets, or progress reports.

Experience assessing or coordinating training and technical assistance needs of grantees or community partners.

Minimum Qualifications To Be Assessed At Interview

Strong verbal and written communication skills sufficient to adapt complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse partners.

Ability to facilitate problem-solving, decision-making, and effective discussions among stakeholders.

Ability to independently manage workload, priorities, and multiple projects with limited supervision.

Education Equivalencies A degree in public health, community health, health promotion, social and behavioral sciences, or related fields may substitute for required experience as follows:

A related associate degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

A related bachelor’s degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.

A related master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

A related doctorate degree may substitute for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated success administering or coordinating complex public health or community-based grant programs, including fiscal monitoring, compliance review, and partner support.

Experience working with local public health agencies, Tribal Nations, or community-based organizations, especially in cannabis, substance use, or other prevention-focused initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to apply health equity principles, including working effectively with populations disproportionately affected by cannabis and substance use.

Experience conducting or supporting program evaluation, including developing logic models, monitoring implementation data, and using data for continuous quality improvement.

Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including evaluators, TA providers, fiscal staff, community partners, and leadership, with a track record of supporting shared problem-solving and coordinated responses.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check 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 professional 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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