The Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division within the Social Services Department is responsible for administering Home and Community Based Services. The division is comprised of three major functional areas: The MnCHOICES unit, Administration & Access unit, and the Case Management unit. It is a priority and expectation of the county and the department to operationalize racial equity across the administration of Home and Community Based Services, as well as grow an organizational culture that is value based: People, Integrity, Community, Equity, and Leadership; and embodies the Mission & Vision of Ramsey County.
This Planning Specialist will serve as a member of the Aging & Disability Services | MnCHOICES Division management team and so will work on projects across the division.
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 (Download PDF reader)
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this job, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
Responsibilities
Examples of Work Performed
- Conduct studies, needs assessments and special projects to determine the need for and type of changes required in services in response to changes in the environment and make recommendations for departmental implementation.
- Coordinate the work of county and applicable community groups to develop, implement plans and structures to carry out strategies and action steps.
- Analyze trends, research data, and changes in laws, rules and regulations to determine impact on the county or department and make recommendations for response.
- Participate with other staff in developing and implementing long and short range plans to address changing service needs, changes in legislation, and to respond to specific problem areas.
- Coordinate with state and regional planning and implementation efforts related to the targeted population.
- Develop recommendations to integrate and coordinate county efforts across departments to improve the response to the needs of the population.
- Develop recommendations regarding the level and distribution of funding necessary to meet the needs of the target population.
- Develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies to raise private and public non-county resources to help meet the needs of the target population.
- Analyze evaluation data on services provided or purchased by the county or department for compliance with goals and objectives, and recommend corrective action where necessary.
- Represent the county or department at community and government meetings to explain department policies, programs and services as they relate to a target population or specific projects, and to participate in problem-solving meetings.
- Prepare plans, charts, reports, and other documents for use by other persons or groups affected by or involved in planning functions.
- Analyze proposals submitted to the department for funding and make recommendations based on needs, appropriateness of service, and availability of funding.
- Facilitate, on an ongoing basis, the work of a planning team of professionals from the operating departments or divisions to review problems and service needs to establish an appropriate course of action.
- Prepare legislative proposals in response to the needs identified for a target population or in order to meet other needs identified to more effectively serve County residents.
- Depending on department assignment, job responsibilities will vary.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences or related field.
Experience: Four years of experience in planning, service delivery, or a related function appropriate to the department to which assigned.
Substitution: Any combination of education and experience that equates to eight years can be substituted for bachelor’s degree and required experience.
Certifications/Licensure: None.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for a Planning Specialist 1-2 will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Planning Specialist. 1-2. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the Banded List, list type list for 1 month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Salary Range for Planning Specialist 1 - $31.81 to $47.23.
Salary Range for Planning Specialist 2 - $34.41 to $51.02
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
In addition, you may be subject to one or more of the following:
- Background Investigation
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact nirvana.wallace@ramseycounty.us.
Ramsey County
Saint Paul, MN 55101
US
