Professional planning work involving the development and implementation of short- and long-range planning programs, which varies based upon the assigned functional area of the County.

The incumbent of this position will perform a broad range and an advanced set of professional level of duties associated with land use planning, 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.

Responsibilities specific to this role include but are not limited to:

• Lead and Drive AIS Prevention Aid Program Facilitation
• Co-lead and drive Cannabis Registrations and Inquiries
• Obtain Wetland Professional Certification to assist with administering the Wetland Conservation Act
• Outreach Committee Member

Please Note: The incumbent of this position could be based out of Duluth or Virginia, Minnesota based on location preference.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range.
The full salary range for a Planner, including longevity pay, is $30.18 - $42.65 per hour.
The full salary range for a Senior Planner, including longevity pay, is $33.54 - $47.71 per hour.

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

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.
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.
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.
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: If the successful candidate possesses the above qualifications, they may be considered, at the discretion of the hiring authority, for appointment at the Planner Senior level. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 11-16.

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.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• March 11, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of March 23, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of April 6, 2026 - 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 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.