Salary : $103,376.00 - $133,078.40 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-00766
Department: Planning and Economic Development
Opening Date: 06/18/2024
Closing Date: 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
We are hiring a Planning Manager to join our dynamic Planning Division with the Planning and Economic Development team. The position will lead a team responsible for advancing initiatives including equity, resiliency, housing and economic development as prioritized by the Mayor's Office and comprehensive plan.
Here is what you can expect to do:

• Oversees zoning ordinance administration, HUD and State-mandated environmental review, Planning Application business process improvement and coordinates site plan review.
• Provides policy recommendations, identifies program needs, and may directly support the leadership team
• Supports citywide zoning studies, text amendments and district planning efforts.
• Participates in and makes recommendations for interviewing, hiring, and promotion processes.
• Directs performance management and provides coaching and training for planning and zoning staff
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Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management.
NOTE: An Associate's Degree in a related field may be substituted for two years of work experience. A Bachelor's Degree in a related field may be substituted for four years of experience. A Master's Degree in a related field may be submitted for six years of experience.
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   1. A resume - please ensure that your vacancy-related experience is documented.

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, resume, and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Kate Moen at (651) 266-6530
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Official Title: Planning and Economic Development Supervisor
Working Title: Planning Team Supervisor
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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Which best describes how you qualify for this position?

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management.
• An Associate's Degree and eight years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management.
• A Bachelor's Degree and six years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management.
• A Master's Degree and four years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management.
• None of the above

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In which of the following areas do you have experience? Check all that apply:

• Comprehensive Planning
• Zoning Ordinance Administration
• Environmental Review
• Business Process Improvement
• Major Development Sites Planning
• Housing
• Economic Development
• Policy Reforms
• None of the above

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Describe your project, functional, or programmatic experience related to the items indicated above. Please include your role, the scope of the project, program, or function and the outcomes.
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Describe your experience engaging with communities on planning initiatives including stakeholders and/or community groups collaborated with and the affected communities, if applicable.
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Describe your professional experience creating, administering, developing, and or evaluating programs, procedures, or policies regarding planning or zoning. In doing so, please address how your understanding of past government planning or zoning policies have influenced your work.
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Describe your professional experience with leading or supervising a team. How you have managed conflict on your team? What was the issue, how did you communicate to those involved, and what was the outcome? Please provide an example.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
10

I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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