Planning Analyst

Salary : $64,155.28 - $79,820.26 Annually

Location : Hennepin County

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25HED842MV013

Department : Housing & Economic Development

Division : Housing Grants

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development is seeking a Planning Analyst to join its Housing Development and Finance division. The Housing team at Hennepin County works to ensure a full continuum of housing options are available to County residents - from SROs to affordable homeownership - using a disparities reduction lens. This position will be involved in the creation of new affordable housing and the preservation of existing affordable housing. The role requires working with multiple Senior Housing Analysts and outside vendors, assisting in the review, analysis, and contracting necessary to further Hennepin County's strategic affordable housing goals.

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Location and hours :

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 4th Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis, 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. with some flexibility. Housing and Economic Development has a flexible work environment that allows the opportunity to adjust when, where, and how a person will work to better meet business, client, customer, and individual needs. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About the position type :

This position is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst.

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Note : You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.

In this position, you will :

• Assist managers and Senior Planning Analysts with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
• Coordinate with partners internal to Hennepin County (i.e. other departments) and external (affordable housing providers, non-profits, city entities) to collect, review and approve due diligence documentation for invoice processing and approval.
• Develop and apply solid working knowledge of the requirements of federal affordable housing funding programs, such as CDBG and HOME.
• Support Senior Planning Analysts with monitoring compliance for federally funded programs.
• Assist in the development of the annual Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal review and underwriting, and County internal approvals processes.
• Coordinate and format federal reports, provide data consolidation, and submit information into government reporting systems.
• Maintain neat and current program and project files.

Need to have :

Related education and / or experience to total four years or more.

Nice to have :

Managing and prioritizing multiple complex projects.

Federal, state, and county laws, rules, and regulations, including federal funding; program policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with peers, agency and organizational partners, and other stakeholders.

About the department :

Hennepin County Housing and Economic Development works to build and strengthen communities by developing quality, affordable housing and creating healthy built environments that provide transportation choices and community connections, attract investment and create jobs.

About Hennepin County :

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Majestanina Vang

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

Public service

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Generous benefits

Opportunities to grow

Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 4th Avenue South in downtown Minneapolis, 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. with some flexibility. Housing and Economic Development has a flexible work environment that allows the opportunity to adjust when, where, and how a person will work to better meet business, client, customer, and individual needs. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

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Note : You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with federal housing grants funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development?

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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working within the federal housing grants process, including loan closings and due diligence?

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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have participating in the federal housing grants compliance monitoring process?

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Salary : $64,155 - $79,820