Communication and Technology Specialist - Communications Specialist

Overview

This vacancy is with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in the Environmental Health (EH) - Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS) Section. The working title is Communication and Technology Specialist. The role supports statewide communications and training initiatives, translating complex technical and regulatory content into clear, accessible information while ensuring MDH standards, accessibility, and agency policies are followed.

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, partial
• Job Class:
  Communications Specialist 2 or 3
• Agency:
  Health Department
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers – bidders will be considered until 02/02/2026
• Date Posted: 01/27/2026
• Closing Date: 02/09/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit:
  Environmental Health (EH) - Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS)
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, up to 25%
• Salary Range:

• Communication Specialist 2: $29.25-$42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,659 / annually
• Communication Specialist 3: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Note: This vacancy is posted at both the Communication Specialist 2 and 3 levels; the level at which the position is filled will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State is committed to equity and inclusion and invests in employees through benefits, support resources, and training opportunities. MDH seeks dedicated professionals to support public health across communities.

As a Communication and Technology Specialist, you will serve as the primary communications and technology lead for the MDH’s Environmental Health Division, FPLS Section. You will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate statewide communications and training initiatives to ensure internal and external stakeholders receive accurate, accessible, and actionable information. The role translates complex technical and regulatory content into plain language, provides expert guidance to staff and leadership, and ensures all communications follow MDH standards and accessibility requirements.

• Develop and deliver internal and external communications to support the work of the FPLS Section.
• Create and maintain communications products, including fact sheets, newsletters, website content, and training materials, ensuring information is clear and accessible.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating trainings, meetings, and other outreach efforts for staff and external partners.
• Maintain and manage communications platforms such as SharePoint, Gov Delivery, and Smartsheet to support information sharing and program tracking.
• Help ensure communications meet agency standards, including accessibility, plain language, and records retention.

This vacancy is being posted at both the Communications Specialist 2 and 3 levels; the level at which the position will be filled will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications.

Minimum qualifications

Communication Specialist 2: Two (2) years of experience in communications, public relations, public information, or a related field. This experience must include developing, writing, editing, or distributing communications content for internal and external audiences.

Communication Specialist 3: Three (3) years of experience in communications, public relations, public information, or a related field. This experience must include developing, writing, editing, or distributing communications content for internal and external audiences.

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of professional…