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Closing Date: 11/20/2024 11:59 PM Central

For a Planning Specialist 1

To develop comprehensive long and short-range plans, projects and programs in the area to which assigned; to develop recommendations on policies, procedures, or services in response to specific issues, problems or disputes; to provide leadership and coordination of projects, procedures and plans in the area of specialization or department to which assigned; to review, services and programs to develop recommendations for service changes or to make budget recommendations; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This is the entry-level class in this class series. Experience at this level typically enables employees to acquire the proficiency of skill required for advancement to Planning Specialist 2.)

For a Planning Specialist 2

To develop comprehensive long and short-range plans, projects and programs in the area assigned; to develop recommendations on policies, procedures, or services in response to specific issues, problems or disputes; to provide leadership and coordination of projects, procedures and plans in the area of specialization or department assigned; to review, services and programs to develop recommendations for service changes or to make budget recommendations; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This is the journey or full-performance level in this class series. Assignments typically require the proficiency of skill ordinarily acquired through experience as a Planning Specialist 1.)

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Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy.

Minimum Qualifications

FOR PLANNING SPECIALIST 1

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in planning, service delivery, or a related function appropriate to the department to which assigned.

Substitution: Any combination of education and related experience that equates to eight years can be substituted for bachelor's degree and required experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

FOR PLANNING SPECIALIST 2

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in planning, service delivery, or a related function appropriate to the department assigned.

Substitution: Any combination of education and related experience that equates to ten years can be substituted for bachelor's degree and required experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.