Working Title: Assisted Living Physical Environment Evaluator

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply : Open for laterals and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Lateral movements will be given consideration through 05/07/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/01/2024

• Closing Date : 05/21/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department

• Division/Unit : Health Regulation / Engineering Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $33.45 - $49.28 / hourly; $69,843 - $102,896 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Government Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : New position

• Supervisor Name : Robert Dehler

• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

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.

Building and fire officials looking for a change of pace may be interested in this position! The Assisted Living Engineering Services team helps protect Minnesota’s most vulnerable by enforcing state licensure and physical environment requirements in assisted living facilities.

In this role, you will provide construction document reviews, inspections, and surveys for the evaluation of assisted living facilities to ensure the physical environment complies with State laws and rules. This position will also provide training and expertise to assisted living professionals to educate them on maintaining facility compliance.

The Assisted Living team serves facilities located throughout the state of Minnesota with 50% of work time spent onsite at designated facilities. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Position locations will be determined by the top candidates and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations: Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Fergus Falls or Bemidji.

This posting will be used to fill up to two positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience with building, fire, or physical environment plan reviews, inspections, surveys, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the MN State Building Code and MN State Fire Code as it relates to the different types of assisted living facilities and the State statute licensure of facilities.

• Knowledge of the 2018 Life Safety Code and FGI Guidelines for Residential Care Facilities.

• Two-year degree in engineering, architecture, construction services, drafting or related field.

• Knowledge of dementia care design.

• Ability to identify deficient design and construction items and provide solutions.

• Ability to organize and implement multiple activities.

• Experience with MDH's current survey processes.

• Experience conducting quality improvement activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be mobile on rough and unfinished topography to access all areas of construction.

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairwells to access mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Ability to position self to move through and inspect various components of the architectural, mechanical, and electrical system of the building.

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.