Zoonotic Diseases Student Worker - Student Worker Para Prof Sr
Company: Minnesota Department of Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: November 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Details
Working Title: Zoonotic Diseases Student Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
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.
Job Summary
Join a mission-driven team in the Zoonotic Diseases Unit of the
Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Prevention and Control (IDEPC)
Division and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving
the health of all Minnesotans. As a Zoonotic Diseases Unit (ZDU)
student worker, you will assist the State Public Health
Veterinarian and other ZDU epidemiologists with a wide variety of
surveillance programs for zoonotic diseases and the Unexplained
Critical Illnesses and Deaths (UNEX) surveillance program. The
zoonotic diseases include rabies, enteric pathogens from animals,
toxoplasmosis, tularemia, brucellosis, and other diseases, as well
as the fungal pathogens blastomycosis and histoplasmosis. The UNEX
program includes data entry and data management for unexplained
critical illnesses and deaths. This position will execute the
day-to-day components of these surveillance programs, including
telephone interviews of case-patients, data entry and management,
specimen collection, data analysis and participating in outbreak
investigations and other projects. Additionally, this position will
provide rabies consultation to the public and healthcare
providers.
Primary responsibilities include:
This position is hybrid in nature, which will require a majority of
the work to be completed in the St. Paul office, with limited
opportunities to telework.
This position is part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The
specific hours and days of work are flexible Monday through Friday
and will include occasional evening or weekend work.. This position
is anticipated to last up to two years or until the selected
candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs
sooner.
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
Additional Requirements
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 Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Tanya Cimenski
at tanya.cimenski@state.mn.us or 651-201-4290 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply
online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof
of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tanya Cimenski at
tanya.cimenski@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an
accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of
Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us .
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. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a
major factor in promoting a high level of employee health
awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable
health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to
help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action,
and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to
creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities,
members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and
perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and
our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status
regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity
in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic
protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their
employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a
disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs
with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the
support you need.
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