Health Aging Systems Planner - Planner Principal State

Working Title

Health Aging Systems Planner - Planner Principal State

Planner Principal State

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time:
  Full‑Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Temporary – Anticipated end date: 09/29/2028
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers.
• Posting Date: 01/16/2026
• Closing Date: 01/22/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Health Department
• Division/Unit:
  Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) Division / Aging and Healthy Communities Unit
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes – up to 25% of time
• Salary Range: $32.40 – $47.76 hourly; $67,651 – $99,722 annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

At the State of Minnesota, employees shape policies that improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Healthy Aging Systems Planner leads strategic planning and implements activities to educate providers, improve clinical practice, and engage stakeholders in brain‑health initiatives. The role also supports epilepsy programming and provides strategic expertise for age‑friendly health‑system strategies, clinical‑community linkages, and aging‑related social determinants of health.

This position is temporary and could end at any time; the anticipated end date is 09/29/2028.

• Three (3) years of experience within public health, chronic disease prevention, or health promotion.
• Experience counseling and/or providing referrals for adults at risk of or receiving care for a chronic disease.
• Project‑management experience, including designing work plans, offering solutions, evaluating results, and conveying outcomes to stakeholders.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams from diverse backgrounds.

To be assessed at interview:

• Knowledge of how policy and systems changes affect quality, delivery, and accessibility of clinical services.
• Ability to edit, organize, and synthesize information from diverse sources into public‑health communications, professional‑education resources, plans, and reports.

• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Knowledge of Age‑Friendly care principles and models.
• Knowledge of quality‑improvement processes in chronic disease prevention and management.
• Knowledge of the Department of Health’s organizational structure, methods, and procedures for complex projects.

Successful completion of a background check and employment reference check is required. A valid driver’s license is not required, but travel is expected and the candidate must be able to meet travel requirements.

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Work for one of the best public‑health systems in the nation and contribute to protecting and improving the health of Minnesotans. The department is committed to health equity and offers a collaborative, mission‑driven work environment.

Employees have access to affordable health insurance and many other benefits.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription‑drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and orthodontic care for adults and children)
• Six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or adopted children
• Pension plan after at least three years of service
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free health, dental, and dependent‑care expense accounts
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being

Career support: training, classes, professional development, and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).

EAP: a voluntary confidential program for personal well‑being support.

Minnesota state agencies are affirmative action, veteran‑friendly, and equal‑opportunity employers. The department encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, women, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

If you have a disability and need assistance with application, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us.