Working Title: Strategic Planning Manager
Job Class: Planning Director State
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/03/2023
• Closing Date: 05/16/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Executive Office / Assistant Commissioner Health Operations Bureau
• Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.30 - $49.53 / hourly; $69,530 - $103,418 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible: Yes-for applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position exists to lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of MDH’s strategic plan so that the department has a useful guide for taking action towards strategies and priorities and for making resource allocation decisions.

Responsibilities include

1) Designing methodologies for the development, implementation, and monitoring of department-wide strategic plan.

2) Coordinate and/or manage projects that advance department-wide strategies and priorities and is alignment with the Governor’s One MN Plan.

3) Coordinate and direct data collection activities necessary to monitor department progress towards strategic goals and objectives.

4) Coordinating agency assessments.

Minimum Qualification

Four years of professional experience in project management lead roles and/or professional experience in public health that include the following:

• Experience in strategic planning, action planning, project management, change management, and partnership building.
• Experience in statistical methods, data analysis and other measurement techniques sufficient to evaluate program and/or process results and design and develop improvements.

Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Planning principles, methods and techniques and ability to apply laws, rules and regulations sufficient to develop or assist in the development of statewide plans.
• Leadership skills sufficient to carry out actions while exercising tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to provide clear direction and support to others.
• Ability to apply project management principles and tools.
• Communication, both oral and written, to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals and coach and advise other staff.
• Relationship building and management to build networks of colleagues and effectively persuade project participation
• Ability to influence, persuade, understand and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to identify and evaluate information/data and develop policy and program management recommend- actions and to conceptualize alternative solutions to complex issues and convey them to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop techniques and procedures for accomplishing goals and objectives, to design work plans for major projects, and to direct their implementation.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a variety of organizations or groups, including with populations experiencing the greatest health burdens, public officials and sectors not traditionally connected to health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience with health equity and key related concepts including health disparities.
• Knowledge of MN Public Health System
• Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and facilitation
• Project management skills

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Ann Ward at ann.ward@state.mn.us or 651-201-4650.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Ann Ward at ann.ward@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us

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

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.