Planning Analyst, Principal

Description

Hennepin County's Broadband & Digital Inclusion (BDI) department is seeking a Principal Planning Analyst. This position will lead strategic planning efforts specific to working toward a future when all individuals have the technology capacity needed for full participation in our digital world. Under limited supervision, provide management assistance through program planning, development, analysis, and evaluation of programs and services. As a Principal Planning Analyst, you will lead large-scale projects and foster stronger digital equity ecosystems. Your work will be instrumental in creating more equitable future, enhancing education, and enriching civic life.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About this position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst, Principal. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Manage, sustain, update and advocate for the Hennepin County Digital Equity Plan.

• Research and monitor activity in the digital equity space, including national and international best practices.

• Serve as Broadband and Digital Inclusion (BDI) innovation liaison and lead process-improvement initiatives.

• Evaluate program results and prepare reports to assist top management, county administration, and/or policy boards in making decisions about organizational and/or community program planning.

• Assist in leading change for BDI public services and develop and execute evaluation metrics.

• Develop metrics and pull together streamlined dashboards that provide insights on BDI performance.

• Coordinate the development of complex multi-unit research designs, methodology, and data collection systems.

• Develop and update deliverables required by internal and external stakeholders, such as grant activity reporting.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, public health, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city planning, or a field appropriate to the area of specialization and three years or more of relevant planning analyst experience.

• Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of two courses in research methods, quality assurance, ageing/disability, nursing analysis, statistics, project management, planning or evaluation and four years or more of relevant planning analyst experience.

• Master's degree in one of the fields listed above and two years or more of relevant planning analyst experience.

• Ph.D. degree in one of the fields listed above.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Proficiency in supporting data analysis, report writing, and visual communication.

• With managing and/or leading multiple projects.

• Advancing equity and reducing disparities in the community.

• Working with technology or broadband companies, or other experience tracking vendor accountabilities.

• Using SharePoint.

Ability to:

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with municipal, county staff, and the public.

• Analyze data related to digital equity, interpret findings, and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.

Excellent organizational skills in coordinating efforts, managing information, and ensuring that digital equity initiatives align with broader planning goals.

About the department:

The Broadband and Digital Inclusion (BDI) department leads Hennepin County's strategies to equip residents with the tools, knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a digital world. Part of the Disparity Reduction line of business, we work to ensure that all residents are able to access and realize the transformative power of reliable broadband choices, computing devices, and digital literacy and internet-safety skills.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pajoua Chang

Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us

#LI

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

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In which of the following areas have you earned a degree? Check all that apply.

• Behavioral/social science

• Business administration

• Computer science/management information systems (MIS)

• Management science

• Public administration

• Public health

• Statistics

• Research methods

• Urban/city planning

• Another field appropriate to the position

• None of the above

03

What is the highest level of degree you have earned in the field(s) you indicated above?

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• PhD

• None of the above

04

List your completed degree(s) including level(s) and area(s) of specialization. If you have not completed a degree, type "None" in the space provided.

05

In which of the following subjects have you completed at least two courses? Check all that apply.

• Analysis

• Evaluation

• Planning

• Project management

• Research methods

• Statistics

• Nursing

• Quality Assurance

• None of the above

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List the courses you have completed in the subject(s) you selected above. If you do not have any courses to report, type "None" in the space provided.

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How many full-time equivalent years of relevant planning analyst experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

08

Describe your relevant planning analyst experience, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

How many years of experience do you have with managing and/or leading multiple projects?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience with managing and/or leading multiple projects, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Which of the following do you have experience working with? Check all that apply.

• Supporting data analysis

• Report writing

• Visual communication

• None of the above

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Describe your experiences with what you have selected from the previous question, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs