Planner/Planner Senior - (2) (Virginia Or Duluth) (Open)

Kind of Work

Incumbents for the position(s) will perform professional planning, administrative, and project management work involving responsibility of short-and long-range program planning and implementation in assigned functional area of the County.

Planner (A) - Land Use:

The incumbent of this position will perform a broad range and an advanced set of professional level of duties associated with land use planning and ordinance administration, data entry, research and analysis for a variety of planning activities, drafting administrative standards and amendments, and compiling reports. They will also provide information and assistance to department staff, the general public, and other professionals regarding short- and long-range plans, zoning and land use matters, and development requirements.

Planner (B) - Compliance Focus:

The incumbent of this position will be coordinating the department's compliance process through the establishment and implementation of a compliance work plan. This may include data collection, internal investigation and monitoring, tracking of activities, interacting with the public, follow up, and amiably explaining ordinance requirements and procedures.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2024.

The full salary range for a Planner, including longevity pay, is $28.17 - $39.82 per hour.

The full salary range for a Planner Senior, including longevity pay, is $31.31 - $44.54 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreementrepresented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

Please note:The successful candidates could work out of either Duluth or Virginia, based on their preference.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Planner:

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the development and administration of short- and long-range planning programs. Duties include assisting in recommendations regarding policies, procedures, regulatory documents, services and other improvement projects or programs in a specialized area of assignment. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Planner Senior:

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, designing, developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and administration and evaluation of assigned functional area. Duties include project management; developing plans and specifications, initiating requests for bids, and contracts; site design, survey and preparation; inspection of construction/installation projects; assisting in the administration of assigned programs; reviewing and evaluating services and programs; developing recommendations for program, policy, service, or budget changes; communicating with and educating the public on related state and department policy and programs; and working independently with local units of government on project/program implementation. Work direction may be exercised over staff in lower classifications. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

Planner:

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.CONSTANT:Near, midrange, and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; balance; bend neck; climb stairs; talk/speak; walk; and customer/public contact.FREQUENT: Feel; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; sit; stand; exposure to weather; work alone, with others and around others; work inside; work outside; and drive.OCCASIONAL:Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; crouch; use fingers; rotate neck; and squat.

Planner Senior:

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.FREQUENT: Near and midrange vision; visual accommodation; hearing up to 5 feet; talk/speak; works alone, with and around others; public contact.OCCASIONAL:Lift and carry/push/pull up to 10 pounds; far vision; depth perception; field of vision; hear up to 20 feet and drive.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Planner (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

• Possession of a valid driver's license

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Planner Senior (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in the assigned functional area; OR a Master's degree AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in the assigned functional area; OR four (4) years as a Planner, and the recommendation of the director of the department.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note:The successful candidates may be considered for appointment to the Planner or Planner Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need, at the discretion of the hiring authority. This will be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM:

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-14.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note:When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT &SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• April 25, 2024 - Applicant screening will begin

• Week of May 13, 2024 -Supplemental question scoring to be completed

• Week of May 27, 2024 -Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service

• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.

• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)

• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis Countyare subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.