Training Consultant - Environmental Consultant at Minnesota Department of Human Services Brookl

Working Title:
Training Consultant

Job Class:
Environmental Consultant

Agency:
Health Department

• Job : 90256

• Location :
  Various

• Telework Eligible :
  Yes

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/18/2025

• Closing Date : 12/02/2025

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit :
  Environmental Health (EH) - Food, Pools and Lodging Services/ Partnership and Workforce Development (FPLS- PWDU)

• 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: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

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

• FLSA Status :
  Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( :
  Yes

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 a mission‑driven team in the Environmental Health Division and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to serve as a Training Consultant within the Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS) Section of the Environmental Health Division. This position plays a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining statewide workforce training and standardization policies to ensure a consistent, knowledgeable, and qualified FPLS workforce across Minnesota.

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of advanced training and evaluation programs for both MDH staff and locally delegated agencies. You will provide expert technical consultation, oversee statewide standardization activities to ensure compliance with federal and state public health standards, and serve as a statewide subject matter expert in the regulation of food, beverage, lodging, swimming pools, manufactured home parks/recreational camping areas, and youth camps.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and administration of statewide training and education programs for Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS) regulatory staff.
• Design and oversee statewide program evaluation tools, performance metrics, and reporting systems to measure effectiveness and ensure consistency.
• Implement and maintain the statewide food safety inspection standardization program in alignment with FDA requirements.
• Provide consultation and technical expertise to state and local program staff on food, pool, and lodging‑related environmental health regulations.
• Coordinate and represent FPLS in statewide policy and partnership initiatives, collaborating with other state and federal agencies.
• Maintain professional certifications and participate in ongoing training and workforce development initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

(3) years of experience in environmental health, public health, regulatory compliance, or a closely related field, this experience must include developing, implementing, or evaluating programs or training.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field counts as 1 year of experience.

Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field counts as 18 months of experience.

Doctoral (PhD) degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field counts as 2 years of experience.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:

• Demonstrated experience in environmental health program administration, training development, or regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and rules related to food, beverage, lodging, swimming pools, manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, and youth camps or closely related.
• Strong…