Position Description:
Join us at the Minnesota Department of Health to aid overall Drinking Water Protection programmatic efforts to safeguard public health by limiting exposure to potentially harmful contaminants in drinking water. We are currently looking to hire (2) Student Worker Paraprofessional, Senior positions. In this role you will collect water samples and perform field monitoring for the Drinking Water Ambient Monitoring Program (DWAMP), as well as assist with other Source Water Protection priorities.
Planning and mapping out a sampling routine for a list of public water systems in the program collecting and analyzing water samples, maintaining equipment, and maintaining electronic and paper records.
Assist in managing and maintaining field monitoring kits, sampling equipment, and supplies.
Maintain technical records, diagrams, and all observations, measurements, and quality control procedures.
Conduct sampling activities of drinking water supply wells for public health and geochemical characterization.
This is a part-time position, working 15–20 hours per week during the academic year. During the summer months, the position is expected to work full-time hours. Work hours and days are flexible within 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is anticipated to last up to three years or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs first.
The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
This vacancy announcement will be used to fill up to two (2) Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior positions.
Position Requirements:
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
Additional minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:
The ability to read documents, maps, gauges, and equipment manuals.
Basic knowledge in water supply principles or water analysis.
Active learning skills including asking questions, searching for information, reading relevant literature, and seeking out and attending training opportunities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports; create technical documents; prepare and deliver presentations; collaborate on projects; and establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and present data to lay and technical audiences in a meaningful manner, using data visualizations and other tools and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work long days to accommodate long-distance travel and the public water system’s schedule.
Experience conducting field mapping or environmental sample collection.
A valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the state.
Post secondary educational training in natural, physical, biological sciences, or public health.
Position Closing Date:
2/11/2026