Evaluation Workload Specialist - Health Program Representative

Location: Saint-Paul

Working Title:

Evaluation Workload Specialist
Job Class:
Health Program Representative
Agency:
Health Department

Job

Location:

Varies

Telework Eligible:
Yes / Hybrid

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
This vacancy is open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

Date Posted: 07/25/2026

Closing Date: 07/31/2026

Hiring Agency:
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Division/Unit:
Health Regulation (HRD) / Evaluation Workload Staff

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,539 - $79,156 / annually

Classified Status:
Classified

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

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 benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the Health Regulation Division as an Evaluation Workload Specialist and play a key role in supporting the Health Regulation Division's mission to protect the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable Minnesotans.

This position is responsible for coordinating, distributing, and monitoring workload related to state-licensed evaluations and incident investigations. You’ll help ensure work is assigned efficiently, timelines are met, and staff across multiple programs maintain a balanced and equitable workload.

In this role, you will directly support the timely completion of evaluations and investigations that help ensure licensed providers meet regulatory standards. Your work will contribute to maintaining accountability, consistency, and fairness across programs—ultimately helping protect vulnerable populations.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Coordinate workload selection, assignment, and tracking for state-licensed evaluations and investigations

Support equitable workload distribution across:

State Evaluation

Rapid Response

Health Occupations Program

Mortuary Science

Collaborate cross-functionally with Licensing and Enforcement teams to track workload and ensure timely routing and assignment

Develop, implement, and maintain scheduling processes across programs and systems

This position is hybrid (telework based out of the new hires home office and their nearest MDH district office). The location of this position will be determined by the top candidate. MDH district office locations include St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Bemidji, Fergus Falls and Mankato.

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
One (1) Year Of Experience Working With Regulated Health Care Providers Or In a Public Health Or Human Services Program Including The Following

Working in software systems, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and database management systems

Experience in developing and maintaining scheduling

Qualifications To Be Further Assessed During The Interview Process

Knowledge of processes and regulations guiding Federal and State investigations and evaluations

Ability to think critically; applying appropriate judgment when making decisions under uncertainty or ambiguity.

Ability to prioritize work with competing priorities

Ability to make decisions independently.

Maintains professional behavior…