**Working Title: Research Consultant****Job Class: Research Scientist 3****Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept**+ **Job ID** : 82041+ **Location** : St. Paul+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/28/2024. _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position._+ **Date Posted** : 11/22/2024+ **Closing Date** : 12/05/2024+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/Child Safety and Permanency Administration/Continuous Quality Improvement Unit+ **Work Shift:** Day Shift+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday+ **Travel Required** : No+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually+ **Classified Status** : Classified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional+ 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.In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor's Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children's issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including childcare and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024._***_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(_ _Within Minnesota or neighboring states only;_ _telework is not allowed in other states_ _) and flexible hours options are available_ _.***_**The Research Consultant** performs complex research, including performance measures development, data manipulation and visualization that help policymakers and program administrators understand how programs are functioning and make decisions related to and in accordance with the **Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA)** and broader Child Safety and Permanency Division (CSP) division work.The Research **Consultant** anticipate, identify, and communicate emerging policy, implementation and research questions and trends to respond to department priority areas related to child safety, permanency, well-being, and reduction of racial disproportionality, and in particular drive continuous quality improvement efforts.Responsibilities include:+ Plan, coordinate, and conduct performance measurement and quality indicators, with focus on the MAAFPCWDA and for Minnesota's child welfare system with or focused information and data requests received from within the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP); other DCYF divisions; county and tribal supervisors and managers; other state agencies and community groups so that decision-makers have necessary information to make evidence-based and data- informed policy. Make policy and action recommendations based on research and analytics.+ Oversee, plan, coordinate, and conduct research and program evaluation activities for Minnesota's child welfare programs in accordance with MAAFPWCDA statutory requirement for child welfare practice and policy.+ Lead, plan, and model program performance measures and quality indicators and reports on MAAFPCWDA specific child welfare program areas or other broader areas as determined necessary through CSP and unit collaboration and decision making.+ Provide data related consultation services to DCYF, other state agencies, counties and tribes, legislators, community groups, and others on SSIS, MAXIS, Census/ACS data, and other disaggregated and non-disaggregated data sources used by CFS; child welfare policy; and program evaluation.+ **Anticipate and identify emerging areas of public policy concern, including but not limited to child welfare racial/ethnic overrepresentation and related outcome disparities through the CSP's continuous quality improvement and MAAFPCWDA activities that will have an impact on the successful implementation, execution, and maintenance of existing and proposed programs.**+ Provide other support, as needed, to support the mission, vision, and values of the Research and Evaluation Unit, Child Safety and Permanency Division and Department**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, day and year for each job held.**_**Three (3) years of professional experience in both research and policy expertise that demonstrates experience in these areas:+ Leading work that integrates a complex set of programs, policy areas and/or data sets.+ Managing projects that involve staff in a variety of roles and balance multiple priorities.+ Synthesizing large amounts of information by creating dashboards, white papers, reports, and other methods of sharing analytic results in context.+ Knowledge of social welfare policy and issues, especially in the context of child welfare, child protection, out-of-home care, adoption, and the other areas the division oversees.+ Experience with community engagement and partnerships.+ Experience using automated systems and computer software to access, manipulate and present complex statistical data such as: Structured Query Language (SQL), SPSS Statistical software, Tableau, and Teradata SQL Assist, and Social Service Information system**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.+ Experience with continuous quality improvement.**Additional Requirements**REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.

**Working Title: Health Assessor****Job Class: Research Scientist 2****Agency: Health Department**+ **Job ID** : 81438+ **Location** : St. Paul+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers-bidders will be considered until 11/19/2024.+ **Date Posted** : 11/13/2024+ **Closing Date** : 12/04/2024+ **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)+ **Division/Unit** : Environmental Health (EH) - Site Assessment and Consultation Unit+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am- 4:30pm+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 25% of the time+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually+ **Job Class Option** : Environmental Health+ **Classified Status** : Classified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional+ 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 our dynamic team at the** **Minnesota Department of Health (MDH),** **where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans.** Our Environmental Health Division is seeking a Human Health Assessor to help protect Minnesotans from environmental hazards at contaminated sites. This position will perform health assessment activities at federal and state Superfund sites, as well as Minnesota landfills, dumps, and "brownfield" sites undergoing redevelopment.**Primary Responsibilities Include:**+ Identifies, assesses, and communicates human health risks linked with these contaminated sites.+ Recognizes and evaluates exposure to chemicals from hazardous waste sites and other health risks.+ Collaborate with a team to evaluate site hazards and develop strategies for communicating health risks to the public regarding these sites.+ Work together with other state agencies and programs to ensure that regulatory actions prioritize health protection.**_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 (3) years analytical research experience in the of environmental health science field. This experience must encompass technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in at least two of the following areas:**+ Biological sciences+ Environmental public health+ Hydrogeology+ Toxicology+ Environmental chemistry**_Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:_**+ In-depth knowledge of scientific methods, including analysis of environmental data, with successful integration of chemical, physical, and mathematical principles.+ Proficient in organizing and writing complex technical reports and research papers, with strong technical knowledge and skills in exposure assessment and environmental science.+ Capable of understanding and effectively applying the principles and theory of risk communication in all personal interactions, especially when engaging with the public._A Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, mathematical, statistical and/or physical sciences or equivalent may substitute for 12 months of experience.__A Master's Degree in biological, chemical, mathematical, statistical and/or physical sciences or equivalent may substitute for 18 months of experience.__A PhD in biological, chemical, mathematical, statistical and/or physical sciences or equivalent may substitute for 24 months of experience_ _._**Preferred Qualifications**+ A bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, mathematical, statistical, or physical sciences, or equivalent training and experience in environmental health, environmental chemistry, environmental toxicology, geology, or a related field that provides environmental health research experience.+ Professional experience performing risk communication, planning, and analysis work in public environmental health programs or a related field.+ Familiarity with state and local public environmental health programs to effectively engage with and assess the relationships between local and state initiatives.+ Understanding of the principles and techniques of exposure assessment and health risk assessment.+ Experience using ArcView/GIS**Additional Requirements**This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.

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