Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - Planner Principal State
Working Title: Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Job Class: Planner Principal State Agency: Human Services Dept
- Job ID: 94881
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 06/13/2026
- Closing Date: 07/06/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / Human Res Safety Hlth CO Staff
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm (On occasion, work evenings for drills, exercises and training sessions with partners as well as in emergency situations.)
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes, (Approximately 50% travel within the state and workday)
- Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
- Job Class Option: Emergency Management
- 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: Yes
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify. 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 eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
- Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.
- Use of a state-owned vehicle and trailer will be available.
This position serves as a member of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) team. The team administers and coordinates readiness, planning and response activities for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program reception centers in support of DHS and Minnesota preparedness and resiliency. The team has responsibility for the maintenance, coordination and implementation of the DHS offsite Emergency Response Plan for Nuclear Power Plants, specifically the reception centers. This position coordinates with stakeholders, serving as a reception center content expert to ensure support of local reception center activities by establishing priorities, developing goals, guidance and processes, and implementing emergency response planning and training in alignment with requirements and best practices. The position will conduct work at offsite or field locations in addition to in-office and telework. Field locations are located throughout the State and include locations in and around Wabasha, Cottage Grove, Rogers, St Cloud and Princeton. In addition, this position provides emergency preparedness and response support to DHS divisions as required or requested. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Oversee the State of Minnesota’s, Department of Human Services Emergency Response Plan for Nuclear Power Plants according to the objectives stated in the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan.
- Direct, coordinate and implement the Department of Human Services, Emergency Response Plan for Nuclear Power Plants responsibilities during power plant actual events or federally mandated training, drills and exercises.
- Provide leadership, consultation, technical assistance and recommendations to ensure local partner capabilities are demonstrated sufficiently or improved.
- Coordinate overall DHS plans to support the statewide REP program goals and priorities.
- Crosstrain and act as back up to administer grant budget to assure that funds are appropriately and effectively used and to assure compliance with all applicable rules, laws and guidance. Coordinate letters of agreement with all state and local partners.
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 for each job held. Three (3) years’ working experience coordinating and managing emergency