Beach Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional Sr
Company: Minnesota Department of Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Details
Working Title: Beach Student Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
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.
Job Summary
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is looking to hire a
student worker to provide support to the Lake Superior Beach
Monitoring Program. The Beach Monitoring Program requires staff to
take water samples at 38 Lake Superior recreational beaches in St.
Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties each week during the field season
(Memorial Day to Labor Day). The student worker will support the
professional staff in sample collection, sample delivery to the
testing lab, data entry, data management and analysis, posting
advisories, and community outreach.
This position demands extensive travel during the day, no travel
overnight
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of two years of post-secondary education
Student Worker Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment as a
Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a
post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three
months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one
semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such
absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are
enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least
six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit
granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class,
you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any
lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter
off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or
making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an
Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Student majoring in biology, environmental health, public health,
or related field is preferred.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out basic oral and
written instructions regarding work assignments.
Basic knowledge of computer databases in order to perform data
entry and summary reports.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to change.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Critical thinking skills and judgement.
Demonstrate interest in disease prevention (e.g., public health,
health promotion).
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background
check.
This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it
does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for
meeting.
Application Details
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 Courtney Sutliff
at courtney.sutliff@state.mn.us or 651-201-5684 .
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:
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:
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.
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