Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties is seeking applicants for a full-time (40 hours per week) Planner (Human Services)- Public Health Assessment & Surveillance Coordinator position. The 2026 pay range is $30.91-$42.04, entry salary range is $30.91- $33.72. While this is a remote position, applicant must reside within 2 hours of the regional center (Mankato, MN) to ensure ability to attend regular in-person meetings within the South Central region. Employer office location is Fairmont, MN.

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Join a forward-thinking, collaboration-driven public health team working to strengthen the wellbeing of communities across South Central Minnesota. As the Planner – Public Health Assessment & Surveillance Coordinator, you will lead regional population health assessment and surveillance efforts that directly shape local decision making, drive community health improvement strategies, and support the public health infrastructure of multiple partner jurisdictions. In this innovative regional role, you will build data capacity across local health departments, manage datasets from state and federal sources, and transform information into clear, actionable insights for leaders, boards of health, and community partners. You will also facilitate regional data meetings, create accessible data tools, support grant applications, and help identify emerging health trends that guide proactive public health action. This position offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor student interns, collaborate with university partners, and contribute to a strong academic–public health pipeline. As a remote worker, you will enjoy flexibility while spending meaningful time in communities building relationships and supporting local teams. If you are passionate about translating data into impact, strengthening rural public health, and leading collaborative regional initiatives, we invite you to help shape the future of community health in Minnesota. The HSFMC comprehensive benefit package includes health insurance (including option for high-deductible health plan) with employer sharing in cost, employer-paid $20,000 term life insurance, earned sick and safe time, generous paid leave policy, and 11 paid holidays each year. As a public employer, we provide a defined benefit annuity through PERA (employer contributes 6.5% plus 1%; employee contributes 6.5%). Employees have options for employee-paid dental, vision, accident, critical care insurance, and additional life insurance. Employees can contribute pre-tax to health savings account (per qualifications), pre-tax flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and Section 457 deferred compensation plans (Corebridge and Nationwide). Employer qualifies for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Additional details are available on our website at Office Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; flexible work hours can often be accommodated to balance family and personal life. Faribault & Martin Counties are mostly rural/agricultural. Our small-town values make this an ideal place for raising families yet we are only two hours from the Twin Cities and all it has to offer.

• Embracing respect and integrity, Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties responds to the needs of all community members and provides health and human services in a dignified and meaningful manner. Through a partnership with those we serve, we strive to improve their current situations and help them live their best life.
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