This position will lead the Community Health Unit throughout St. Louis County performing highly responsible work in the administration of public health programs and the supervision of public health staff. Some travel may be required within St. Louis County on a weekly basis. The incumbent of this position could be based out of Duluth, Virginia, Hibbing or Ely based on location preference.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $35.91 - $57.14 per hourThese positions are part of the Merit System Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the Arrowhead Public Service Union.
An employee in this class is responsible for the administration of public health programs and supervising assigned staff. Duties include oversight of the planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programs per statute, regulation, and research. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Inside. FREQUENT: Near and Midrange Vision; Hearing close-proximity (0-5 feet); Finger; Sit; Talk/Speak; Works alone; Works with others; Works around others. OCCASIONAL: Customer/Public contact; Extended day; Drive. RARE: Lift-Push/Pull while stationary up to 10 pounds and Carry-push/pull while moving about up to 10 pounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in administration, public health, nursing, community health, environmental health or a closely related field AND four (4) years of full-time paid verifiable professional public health experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in administration, public health, nursing, community health, environmental health, or a closely related field AND one (1) year of full-time paid verifiable public health experience. Compensation details: 35.91-46.84 Hourly Wage PIc6ab7d13b6da-29448-36459762
RATING SYSTEMS:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 6-12.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online atwww.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.