Project Coordinator - Planner Intermediate OR Planner Senior State

Working Title:

Project Coordinator

Job Class:
Planner Intermediate OR Planner Senior State

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/04/2026
• Closing Date: 03/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / Agency-wide Supports
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range for Planner Intermediate: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
• Salary Range for Planner Senior State: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,007 - $86,506 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
• Note:
  
  The position designation will be determined based on level of applicant experience – either as a Planner Intermediate or Planner Senior State.

This position exists to provide planning assistance and structured support for agency‑wide projects and other activities managed by the Office of Strategy & Performance. The incumbent contributes to project planning and implementation by creating structures, recommending process improvements, developing work plans, and tracking progress. The role ensures consistency and accountability in project execution under limited supervision, supporting division and enterprise priorities without carrying sole responsibility for methodology design or statewide planning outcomes.

• Assist cross‑agency teams in the planning and project management of agency‑wide, high‑impact projects. Apply established planning methods, develop work plans, track milestones, and provide technical support to ensure projects progress on schedule.
• Support the OSP Director, Deputy Director, and Managers by assisting with process improvement activities through analysis, documentation, and recommendations.
• Sustain and build on project management and process improvement expertise.

This position exists to support the planning and delivery of agency‑wide projects and other activities managed by the Office of Strategy and Performance. The incumbent supports OSP leaders by creating planning methodologies, supporting project teams in delivering outcomes with department‑wide impact. The role provides formal recommendations to OSP leadership; supports staff in process improvement practices and is accountable for the development and implementation of plans and processes underpinning the work of OSP.

• Determine planning methodologies and ensure accountability for project outcomes with department‑wide or statewide impact.
• Act as a resource for OSP Director, Deputy Director, and Managers for improving processes and tools through ongoing analysis and recommendations and function as a process improvement mentor for the rest of the division.
• Sustain and build on project management and process improvement expertise.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates…