Planner, Senior

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Planner, Senior

Salary

$84,115.20 - $114,940.80 Annually

Location

Stillwater, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-00078

Department

Community Services Dept

Division

Access, Aging & Disabilities

Opening Date

05/14/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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JOB SPECIFICS

This position will serve as a senior lead in planning and project management to support the Access, Aging and Disability division in Community Services. This division currently provides services to the aging and disability population while overseeing various programs. The primary focus of this position will be specializing in creating partnerships across the division with primary focus areas of employment, person-centered practices, housing, and equity. This person should have a strong understanding on how to lead projects while making decisions independently using an equity lens and knowledge around using race equity analyses. This position will report to the AA&D division manager.

This person may specialize in leading and making decisions around the following areas:

• Conducting policy and process analysis for an area within the division

• Assist with divisional yearly budget planning

• Lead the review, selection and develop process for RFP requests for day support, employment and CRS housing

• Provides division manager with divisional recommendations based on equity analysis reviews.

• Develops, implements and monitors quality improvement and assurance activities and evaluations.

• Participates and leads divisional strategic planning to meet department strategic goals

• Grant writing and monitoring of grants in the division

• Provides outreach and builds connections with county staff and external partners in areas of focus

• Reviews and monitors legislative actions; while evaluating impact, implementing program/policy changes and prepare data based on changes.

• Perform other related leading duties as required and direct by the AA&D Division Manager

  DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of planning and project management principles and processes

• Previous experience managing projects to completion

• Prior supervisory leadership experience or leading and managing projects independently

• Prior work experience in a County or Government setting analyzing business needs and service systems using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens

• Knowledge around Aging services, disability services and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS Waivers)

• Knowledge around E1MN, Omstead Plan and Person-Centered Practices

• Experience identifying productivity improvements and recommendations for operational enhancements to increase efficacy and equity in processes and programs

  SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: Position is based at the Government Center in Stillwater, with potential Telework options available. Work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Work location and hours are subject to change based on business need.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $84,115.20 - $114,940.80 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Planner serves in a lead role to provide specialized expertise in developing comprehensive long and short-range plans, projects, and programs in the area to which assigned; prepares plans, reports, recommendations, and grant proposals; takes appropriate action, and reports the results of the actions taken.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, economics, business administration, marketing, public administration or a similar field directly related to research, analysis and project management and five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to

perform this job.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;

• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;

• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program;

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations impacting county government;

• Demonstrates knowledge of planning and research and analysis principles, methods and techniques, including knowledge of the principles of computerized information systems and user data; and

• Demonstrates knowledge of county decision-making process, policies, and procedures sufficient to expedite complex projects and to communicate with internal clients and to establish and maintain the trust of key decision makers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct needs assessment, analysis studies and special evaluations projects:

• Coordinate and implement data collection for needs assessments, planning processes, and community concerns;

• Conduct policy and process analysis, develop recommendations and coordinate implementation;

• Develop and administer measurement tools and surveys, interpret results and make recommendations;

• Develop written reports and presentations;

• Review legislative actions, evaluate impacts and prepare data for legislative use;

• Perform cost-benefit analysis

Plan, implement and maintain programs, processes and policies:

• Develop and recommend short-and long-range planning processes;

• Manage projects; processes, policies and protocols;

• Develop work plans,

• Assist with County review of community plans;

• Develop and implement quality improvement and assurance activities;

• Coordinate policy development and implementation with other agencies;

• Conduct public meetings, forums and hearings;

• Prepare information for public distribution; and

• Review processes and procedures and recommend improvement strategies.

Participate in financial activities:

• Approve project and budget expenditures

• Provide budgeting and financial analysis for the development of plans and projects;

• Participate in annual budget preparation process;

• Initiate, negotiate and monitor service contracts;

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of special grants or other fund applications, research and writing reports and proposal development.

• Work with local and state units of government and the general public as well as coordination with other County staff and departments.

• Perform other related duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center or satellite offices and semi-sedentary in some areas of assignment requiring occasional site visits. Lifting requirement of 15-20 pounds on an occasional basis. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation due to high concentration of filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.

Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with dealing with individuals who may be emotionally charged and with project or activity deadlines and details.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/Employee_Benefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here (https://washingtoncomn.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/hr/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BD53D6361-EA05-470D-A884-DA44F052B522%7D&file=AFSCME%20Exempt%20Synopsis.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true) .

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here.

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This position requires a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, economics, business administration, marketing, public administration or a similar field directly related to research, analysis and project management and five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent. Please indicate below whether you possess these minimum qualifications:

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  03

  Do you have knowledge of planning and project management principles and processes?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  05

  Do you have previous experience managing projects to completion?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  07

  Do you have prior supervisory leadership experience or leading and managing projects independently?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  09

  Do you have prior work experience in a County or Government setting analyzing business needs and service systems using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  11

  Do you have knowledge around Aging services, disability services and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS Waivers)?

• Yes

• No

  12

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  13

  Do you have knowledge around E1MN, Omstead Plan and Person-Centered Practices?

• Yes

• No

  14

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

  15

  Do you have experience identifying productivity improvements and recommendations for operational enhancements to increase efficacy and equity in processes and programs?

• Yes

• No

  16

  If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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Agency

Washington County (MN)

Address

14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

Phone

651-430-6081

Website

http://www.co.washington.mn.us

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