Job Description

Position Description

*This is restricted to Current City of Minneapolis Employees*

Assist the Workforce Development Division with the design, implementation, oversight and evaluation of the Public Health Pathways Program - PHPP, including planning and implementation of the PHPP, working with community agencies, other City departments, educational institutions and other partners, and assisting with general administration of the PHPP.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Assist with the PHPP, including planning and development of the PHPP procedures.
* Assist with various aspects of implementing the PHPP: promotion, participant registration and tracking, record keeping, etc.
* Make presentations to community groups and other partner agencies to recruit participation in the PHPP and other programs.
* Make presentations to MHD staff and leadership to recruit host supervisors for the PHPP.
* Make presentations to City departments and other partner agencies about the PHPP and other programs.
* Work with the principal investigator on implementation of research protocol, recruitment of PHPP participants, and obtaining consent to participate in PHPP activities.
* Maintain records of PHPP activities and enter and review data quality.
* Work with community agencies and partners providing planning, technical assistance, communications, as well as develop and maintain relationships, education, and training as needed.
* Assist staff with preparation and conducting meetings.
* Represent the department at meetings and community events to promote participation in the PHPP and other programs or to meet PHPP goals.
* Assist with planning and conducting community-based and other events, to include logistics, scheduling speakers, set up and break down, and other event details as needed.
* Assist PHPP staff in evaluation of internship program effectiveness.
* Write articles for City Talk and prepare fliers and other written communication to promote the PHPP and other programs and special projects.
* Perform administrative tasks such as formatting protocols, procedures guidelines, preparing agendas, assisting with preparation of the PHPP reports and budget reports, etc.
* Participate in public health emergency preparedness training and response as assigned.

Working Conditions
Normal Office Conditions

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Services, Health Care, Sociology, Political Science or a related field of study.

Minimum Experience

One year of relevant experience

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Equivalencies

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:

Eligible List

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of public health functions and public health issues.
* Good analytical skills, and the ability to gather, arrange, and present information and ideas.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work in collaborative environment and maintain effective relationships with diverse special needs populations.
* Ability to develop rapport with program participants in order to conduct diagnostic interviews.
* Ability to work as part of a team in an environment that requires flexibility and responsiveness.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Knowledge of modern office computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and web-based navigation.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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