Planner/Planner Senior

Stlouiscountymn; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County in Minnesota is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to support and coordinate the full range of land sales, including auction preparation and parcel lists, in compliance with state and county regulations.

The role requires teamwork with other departments, strong customer service skills, and attention to detail to manage a fast-paced environment. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license; Senior Planner adds higher education or more years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Senior Planner requires Bachelor’s degree AND four years professional experience OR Master’s degree AND two years professional experience OR four years as Planner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and administration of short- and long-range planning programs.
• Assist in recommendations regarding policies, procedures, regulatory documents, services and other improvement projects.
• Work under supervision of assigned supervisory staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience OR Master's + 2 years OR 4 years as Planner

Job description

Are you a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity? In this role, you will serve as a lead worker to support and coordinate the entire range of land sales such as new tax forfeiture sales, settlement sales, repurchase sales, historic or legacy forfeiture sales, adjoining owner sales, county fee land sales, and former shoreland lease lot sales. You'll also create auction tracts, prepare auction sales and parcel sale lists.

A Planner/Planner Senior in this role will have the following responsibilities:

• Create auction tracts using internal research and following state and county regulations
• Prepare sales and parcel lists for public auction
• Serve as a lead worker as part of the land asset team to support and coordinate all aspects of department land sales
• Coordinate and meet with other departments and governmental agencies to achieve the goals of the land sale program
• Work with the land asset team and the department management team to meet the goals and directives of the County Board
• Provide strong customer service skills to assist customers thru the auction process
• Possess strong organizational skills with high attention to detail to manage a fast-paced environment

Note: Responsibilities do not include urban planning. Experience in investigating and reviewing land records and titles is preferred.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range.

The full salary range for a Planner, including longevity pay, is $30.18 - $42.65 per hour.

The full salary range for a Senior Planner, including longevity pay, is $33.54 - $47.71 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement presented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Planner

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the development and administration of short- and long-range planning programs. Duties include assisting in recommendations regarding policies, procedures, regulatory documents, services and other improvement projects or programs in a specialized area of assignment. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Planner Senior

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, designing, developing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and administration and evaluation of assigned functional area. Duties include project management; developing plans and specifications, initiating requests for bids, and contracts; site design, survey and preparation; inspection of construction/installation projects; assisting in the administration of assigned programs; reviewing and evaluating services and programs; developing recommendations for program, policy, service, or budget changes; communicating with and educating the public on related state and department policy and programs; and working independently with local units of government on project/program implementation. Work direction may be exercised over staff in lower classifications. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Planner

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT: Near, midrange, and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; color vision; hear within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; balance; bend neck; climb stairs; talk/speak; walk; and customer/public contact.

FREQUENT: Feel; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; sit; stand; exposure to weather; work alone, with others and around others; work inside; work outside; and drive.

OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; crouch; use fingers; rotate neck; and squat.

Planner Senior

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

FREQUENT: Near and midrange vision; visual accommodation; hearing up to 5 feet; talk/speak; works alone, with and around others; public contact.

OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry/push/pull up to 10 pounds; far vision; depth perception; field of vision; hear up to 20 feet and drive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Planner (Pass/Fail)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Planner Senior (Pass/Fail)

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor’s degreeANDfour (4) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in the assigned functional area;ORa Master’s degreeANDtwo (2) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in the assigned functional area;ORfour (4) years as a Planner, and the recommendation of the director of the department.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Note: If the successful candidate possesses the above qualifications, they may be considered, at the discretion of the hiring authority, for appointment at the Planner Senior level. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM

Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-14.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE

• October 20, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of November 2, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of November 16, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL - MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.