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Assisted Living Physical Environment Evaluator - Engineering Specialist Senior

State of Minnesota • Willmar, MN • 6d ago

Working Title: Assisted Living Physical Environment Evaluator

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Health Department

Job ID : 88992

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/02/2025.

Date Posted : 09/26/2025

Closing Date : 10/09/2025

Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

Division/Unit : Health Regulation / Engineering Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

Salary Range: $34.96 - $51.50 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - Minnesota Government Engineering Council (MGEC)

Last Incumbent : Nathan Morlan

Supervisor Name : Benjamin Zwart

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 Health Regulation Division of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) where you will contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

Building and fire officials looking for a change of pace may be interested in this position.

The Assisted Living Engineering Services team helps protect Minnesota's most vulnerable by enforcing state licensure and physical environment requirements in assisted living facilities.

Working in the Assisted Living Physical Environment Evaluator role, you will:

Provide construction document reviews, inspections, and surveys for the evaluation of assisted living facilities to ensure the physical environment complies with State laws and rules.

Provide training and expertise to assisted living professionals to educate them on maintaining facility compliance.

The Assisted Living team serves facilities located throughout the state of Minnesota with 50% of work time spent onsite at designated facilities. When not onsite, the remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.

Position locations will be determined by the top candidates and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations: Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Fergus Falls or Bemidji.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to bargaining unit guidelines.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year of each job held.

Three (3) years of experience with building, fire, or physical environment plan reviews, inspections, surveys, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the MN State Building Code and MN State Fire Code as it relates to the different @types of assisted living facilities and the State statute licensure of facilities.

Knowledge of the 2018 Life Safety Code and FGI Guidelines for Residential Care Facilities.

Degree (2-year) in engineering, architecture, construction services, drafting or related field.

Ability to identify deficient design and construction items and provide solutions.

Experience with current survey processes at the Minnesota Department of Health.

Previous experience with quality improvement activities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to be mobile on rough and unfinished topography to access all areas of construction.

Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairwells to access mechanical and electrical equipment.

Ability to position self to move through and inspect various components of the architectural, mechanical, and electrical system of the building.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and an employment reference check.

This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

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.

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