Senior Environmental Health Community Liaison

The Senior Environmental Health Community Liaison conducts Environmental Health outreach and communications and to lead programs and projects. This position develops communication strategies, programs, resources and outreach to support and attain the goals of Environmental Health.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

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

• Design and implement outreach and engagement with businesses, organizations and other stakeholders.
• Create and implement communication plans and strategies, create and edit content for newsletters and the City website.
• Manage food safety education training programs, including program consultants, vendor relations and budget. Coordinate interpreters and translators as needed for training programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop print and electronic educational materials such as posters, flyers and videos and arrange for translations. Most materials are translated into two to three languages in addition to English.
• Coordinate FDA Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (FDA Standards), a quality assessment/quality improvement program. This involves monitoring compliance for the 107 elements of the nine FDA Standards; determine the annual work plan for unmet elements; maintain compliance with completed elements; schedule verification audits for newly completed FDA Standards; direct the FDA Standards self-assessment and Risk Factor Study to meet the required frequency; assist with data analysis and reporting program results to division and department leadership.
• Seek program funding by applying for grants. Identify applicable projects, write and submit grant applications and required grant reports, and manage grant projects through to completion.
• Manage contracts, review and approve invoices and resolve problems with both.
• Delegate tasks to the community liaison and interns, support a work culture that fosters a successful work environment, and that work is completed by deadlines.
• Represent Environmental Health and the Health Department on department, enterprise-wide and interjurisdictional committees and work groups.
• Assist on emergency response when needed.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Public Health or related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Three years of relevant experience in community outreach and engagement, communications or program management. Program management experience desirable in food safety, FDA Voluntary National Food Retail Standards and/or public health.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A

Resume/Cover Letter

A cover letter is preferred. You may attach a cover letter to your application.

In lieu of a 4-year degree, an Associate's degree and 5 years of relevant experience meet the education requirements.

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.

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 Professional Employees (MPEA). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-employees/

Eligible List Statement

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.

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.

• Experience building relationships and effectively communicating with traditionally underserved communities.
• Ability to present information and ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with plain language guidelines.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast- paced environment requiring flexibility, responsiveness and multi-tasking.
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• May have experience with Teams, Adobe Acrobat, OneDrive, Smartsheet, Survey Monkey and Canva

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.