Evaluator - Health Care Program Investigator

Evaluator - Health Care Program Investigator

Working Title:
Evaluator
Job Class:
Health Care Program Investigator
Agency:
Health Department

• Job : 96642
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
• Date Posted
  : 09/22/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/28/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit
  :
  Health Regulation / Health Occupation Program
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m. *
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday, occasional nights and weekends
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes
  - Up to 75% of the time
• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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.

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of the public?

The Health Occupation Program of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team as Evaluators. In this vital role, you will help regulate practitioners of various allied healthcare fields—such as speech language pathologists, audiologists, hearing instrument dispensers, body art technicians and establishments, and providers at temporary events and unlicensed alternative health practices.

As an Evaluator, you will play a key role in protecting public health by thoroughly investigating complaints, evaluating evidence, and recommending appropriate disciplinary actions. You will also negotiate settlements and enforce regulations to ensure practitioners meet professional standards and provide safe, competent services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, evaluate, and investigate written and oral complaints to determine if violations of state or federal laws and regulations have occurred.
• Conduct interviews with practitioners and witnesses to gather evidence.
• Analyze evidence to make disciplinary determinations and monitor compliance.
• Perform inspections of body art establishments and temporary events across the state, including overnight travel.
• Participate in advisory councils and provide technical assistance to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance investigation, inspection, and enforcement procedures.

If you are committed to protecting public health, ensuring compliance, and working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference by upholding the integrity and safety of healthcare professions!

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 or in a bordering state within 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.

This position is currently eligible for up to 25% hybrid telework for applicants residing in Minnesota, or a bordering state within 50 miles of the work location. Position will be filled in one of the following MDH District Office locations based on the top candidate:
St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Mankato.

Candidates must be available for overnight travel. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines. A State vehicle is provided to conduct inspections and investigations.

* Most hours of work are between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday
- Friday. The position also requires occasional overtime with limited advance notice, as well as availability for evening and weekend work and occasional overnight travel.

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