**Working Title: Beach Monitoring Assistant** **Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 83814 + **Location** : Duluth + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/05/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/19/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Health Department / Health-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division / Waterborne Diseases Unit + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / Variable hours + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Technical, Council No. 5) + **Work Area** : Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division / Waterborne Diseases Unit + **End Date** : 09/30/2025 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **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. Join a mission-driven team in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. This Student Worker position provides support to the Lake Superior Beach Monitoring Program. The Beach Monitoring Program requires staff to take water samples at 38 Lake Superior recreational beaches in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties each week during the field season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). This position will support the professional staff in: + Sample collection + Sample delivery to the testing lab + Data entry + Data management and analysis + Posting advisories + Community outreach This position is part-time and will work 30 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. **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** + Student majoring in biology, environmental health, public health, or related field. + Ability to understand and effectively carry out basic oral and written instructions regarding work assignments. + Basic knowledge of computer databases in order to perform data entry and summary reports. + Ability to work independently. + Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to change. + Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. + Critical thinking skills and judgement. + Demonstrate interest in disease prevention (e.g., public health, health promotion). **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check. 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.