Principal Planner

Join the State of Minnesota in shaping the future of our state through long-range planning and policy development.

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Principal Planners to lead the development of statewide long-range plans on high-priority issues impacting the future of Minnesota. As a Principal Planner, you will coordinate planning efforts on multiple, concurrent long-range plans, overseeing the development of technical and analytical work, and communicating with diverse groups and communities.

• Coordinate state-wide planning efforts, overseeing the development of multiple, concurrent long-range plans.
• Develop the vision for technical and analytical work needed to advance long-range planning efforts.
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of products and outputs from the long-range planning process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key individuals and groups to move long-range planning initiatives forward.
• Provide ongoing input and feedback on the Long-Range Planning team's goals, structure, and operations.

• Four years of professional-level experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, urban planning, engineering, geography, economics, environmental sciences, journalism, or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas of planning: long-range planning, comprehensive planning, community-based planning, strategic planning, land use planning, environmental planning, economic development, urban design, policy planning, and/or other areas of planning and policy.
• Demonstrated project and stakeholder management experience, including the ability to organize and execute work based on project goals, prioritize amidst competing interests, and effectively engage a variety of stakeholders to advance the work.
• Experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through professional work.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced degree or certificate in urban planning, public policy, public administration, economics, geography, environmental sciences, journalism, law, engineering, or a related field.
• Lived experience relevant for the work of long-range planning on key policy issues to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
• Experience with public sector organizations, including policy development and program implementation.
• Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative process, state policies, procedures, and practices, and research institution landscape.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, including leading self, leading others, leading the organization, and leading outside the organization.

The State of Minnesota offers a competitive salary range of $54.60/hour to $114,004/year, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email .