Salary : $76,086.40 - $100,048.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-UNSP-01039
Department: Planning and Economic Development
Opening Date: 01/15/2025
Closing Date: 2/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
Join Our Team as a Senior City Planner
The City of Saint Paul's Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) is seeking a Senior City Planner to join a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to building a vibrant and thriving Saint Paul. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful city planning initiatives while growing professionally and serving the community.
As part of the Long-Range Planning Team within PED's Planning Division, the Senior City Planner will:

• Lead research, plan, and policy development to support city planning goals.
• Collaborate with senior planning staff, mentor junior staff, and support interdepartmental teams.
• Conduct community outreach and facilitate collaboration with stakeholders.
• Serve as staff to Planning Commission committees, task forces, and technical committees.
• Represent planning initiatives to the Planning Commission, City Council, and Mayor's Office.

This position involves drafting and editing plans, zoning code, reports, and presentations, and contributing to long-range initiatives such as the Comprehensive Plan and neighborhood planning.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and policy development.
• Strong communication skills, including public presentations and report writing.
• A passion for working collaboratively in a diverse urban setting.
• Dedication to professional growth and serving the community effectively.

For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
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
A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a closely-related field, and four years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent.
A Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely-related field and two years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent is preferred.
A combination of education and experience to equal 8 years or more can be used to qualify for the position.
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume

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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
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. 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:
Michelle LeBow at 651-278-1431
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.
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 process. 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?

• A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a closely-related field, and four years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent
• A Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely-related field and two years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent
• Eight years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent
• None of the above

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Which of the following software tools do you have experience with? Check all that apply.

• ESRI GIS
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office 365 Products
• Project management software
• Communication, publication or customer relationship management system tools
• None of the above

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Please indicate experience you have had in the following areas of urban planning. Check all that apply.

• Land use analysis and regulation
• Demographic and geographic analysis
• Environmental review
• Urban design
• Housing
• Transportation planning

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Describe the experience indicated above. Include employers and level of responsibility.
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What experience do you have with urban transportation projects?
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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).
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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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