Working Title: Livestock Concentration Points Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate
Agency: Animal Health Board
Job ID : 93349
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bids accepted through 04/14/2026.
Date Posted : 04/08/2026
Closing Date : 04/17/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Animal Health Board / Animal Health Board-MAPE
Division/Unit : Board of Animal Health / Livestock Concentration Point Programs
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework.
This position is primarily responsible for administering state program activities for livestock concentration point programs. This person will be trained in administration of additional programs covered in his/her/their working group/division including, but not limited to, swine programs, companion animal programs, rabies, equine and sheep and goat programs and may be asked to serve as program administrator in the absence of person with primary responsibility.
These programs are complex and technical, and an intimate working knowledge of applicable rules and statutes is required. The person in this position is expected to have knowledge of animal husbandry, epidemiology, and control of animal diseases. The position requires frequent and ongoing communication with the public, veterinarians, Board of Animal Health (BAH) administrative and field staff, and staff employed with other government agencies.
Work includes, but is not limited to, providing technical assistance to clients to implement licensing, permitting and disease control programs, enforcing Minnesota laws and rules, and entering and managing program data. Responsibilities include reviewing program reports, approving the distribution of program resources, and effectively making recommendations to field and administrative staff regarding program services. The person is expected to conduct and continually improve work processes with specific objectives and goals. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
A Bachelor's degree in animal science, animal husbandry, biological science, public health, or related field
OR
One year of experience in animal husbandry, epidemiology, disease control, biology, laboratory medicine, or related program
AND
Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment sufficient to develop and improve work procedures and forms.
Effective oral and written communication skills sufficient to present ideas, explain complex and technical information in a manner which can be easily understood by the public, and to communicate effectively with technical experts and professionals from multiple agencies.
Strong human relations skills to work constructively with other employees, customers, and government agencies to build effective relationships
Organizational skills sufficient to prepare and maintain files in a logical fashion and appropriately prioritize work assignments.
Computer and database management skills sufficient to query, analyze, and prepare reports from stored data.
Ability to perform duties and make decisions independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of, or personal experience with livestock exhibitions
Knowledge of livestock auction market practices and operations.
Experience applying animal health program laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Experience analyzing and compiling animal health information.
Experience developing educational materials on complex topics utilizing common language for appropriate audiences.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills sufficient to collect and analyze program-related data.
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
The Board of Animal Health will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Board of Animal Health, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Driver's License Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal Background 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.
