Planning Manager - Economic & Community Development in Virginia, Minnesota at St. Louis County, Minnesota
NewSalary: $40.74 - $50.28/hrEmployment Type: Full-Time
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
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Job Description
This position will oversee the Community Development Division in the Economic and Community Development Department at St. Louis County. Areas of specialty include Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, St. Louis County Film Incentive Program, St. Louis County HRA, Tax Abatement Financing, Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, supporting the creation of new housing units, economic development tools on the County Land Explorer, and similar economic development programs and functions as assigned.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $40.74 - $58.84 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class is responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and administration of an assigned functional area. Duties include directing the administration of programs, projects and business service delivery; strategic business planning; budget oversight; enforcement of policies; compliance with regulations; preparation of business documents; continuous improvement; and supervising assigned staff. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
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 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:
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 County are 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.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $40.74 - $58.84 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class is responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and administration of an assigned functional area. Duties include directing the administration of programs, projects and business service delivery; strategic business planning; budget oversight; enforcement of policies; compliance with regulations; preparation of business documents; continuous improvement; and supervising assigned staff. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Hearing with 5 feet and up to 20 feet; talk/speak; work with and around others; and work inside. FREQUENT: Near, midrange and far vision; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; balance; move about; work alone; clients with behavioral challenges; extended days; work outside and driving.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PASS/FAIL):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years full-time paid verifiable and increasingly responsible related experience where one (1) year was supervising or assisting in the administration of a related program; OR, a Master’s degree AND three (3) years full-time paid verifiable and increasingly responsible related experience where (1) year was supervising or assisting in the administration of a related program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the director of human resources.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 7-13.
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 separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 7-13.
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 separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
- April 24, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin.
- Week of May 11, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
- Week of May 25, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted
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 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.
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 County are 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.
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Virginia, Minnesota, 55792, United States
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