Posting number: 26-150/847-02
Department: Public Health and Human Services
Job classification: Planner
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Corrections, Mental Health, Planning and Development, Public Health, Social Services, Nursing, Human Services, Counseling, Criminology, Community and Social Services
Professional planning work involving the development and implementation of short and long range planning programs in Public Health emergency preparedness with a focus area of environmental health impacts, such as climate change, to population health.
The incumbent will be working within the St. Louis County's Public Health Division of the Public Health and Human Services Department. The work involves collaboration with local community and state partners across the public and private sectors to assess, plan, respond, and evaluate population health impacts from environmental factors.
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.
Please note: The incumbent of this position could be based out of Duluth or Virginia based on applicant preference.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:
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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.
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:
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
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.
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Located in Northeastern Minnesota, St. Louis County with total area of 6,860 square miles is the largest county east of the Mississippi. St. Louis County is known for its spectacular natural beauty, including Voyageurs National Park, Superior National Forest, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four state parks including Minnesota’s newest park on Lake Vermilion and 1000 lakes, hundreds of miles of rivers including many trout streams and it is the gateway to Lake Superior’s North Shore.
St. Louis County is the home of 200,500 people, living in small mining towns, farm communities, and in busy cities. Population is concentrated along the Mesabi and Vermilion Iron Ranges and in the Duluth area on the western tip of Lake Superior. The major industries in St. Louis County are mining, wood and paper products, aviation, higher education, shipping and transportation, health care, and tourism.
Duluth, the largest city, is an international seaport and also the county seat. St. Louis County also maintains courthouses in Hibbing and Virginia and a Government Services Center in Ely to serve its citizens.
