Bachelor Degree Position

Health Specialist - Public Health Emergency PreparednessEmployer: City of Bloomington, MNLocation: Bloomington, MinnesotaDate Posted: 02/26/2009Expiration Date: 03/18/2009Degree Required: BachelorsMajor: Community Health EducationMajor: Public Health - GeneralMajor: Public Health NursingThis position will support public health
emergency preparedness activities, including
training and exercises, planning, workforce
development and special populations planning.
The goal of the position is to increase community
resiliency and build capacity to respond to a
public health disaster.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health,
Community Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness
or related field
• One year experience in emergency
preparedness planning
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or
ability to provide one’s own transportation
to/from meetings
• Ability to deal with people in an
effective, tactful, and courteous manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both
orally and in writing
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to respond to a public health
emergency
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint
Desirable Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Public Health,
Community Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness
or related field
• Additional experience in emergency
planning area, epidemiology and/or health planning
• Working knowledge of city, county, and
state public health systems
• Experience in working with city councils,
county boards, or school boards
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to speak Spanish
Starting Salary: $51,560 - $58,000
annually, D.O.Q., plus excellent fringe benefits
Please apply at:
Human Resources Department
1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 5543l
Or call: (952) 563-8710
Visit our web site at: www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
All applicants MUST complete a City of
Bloomington application, addendum and Veteran's
Preference form to be considered.
All application materials must be received in the
Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009.