Planning Specialist

Job Duties

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) is seeking a full-time Planning Specialist to conduct project management, grant administration, data analysis, and reporting functions. This position coordinates and supports efforts within R&E, primarily in the Planning and Project Management and Strategic Partnerships functional areas.

R&E is a joint powers entity formed by Ramsey and Washington Counties. R&E coordinates recycling and solid waste management programs between the two counties and owns and operates the R&E Center in Newport, Minnesota. R&E’s vision is vibrant, healthy communities without waste. R&E accomplishes its mission through partnerships and innovation. 

As a Planning Specialist, you will execute project management functions, such as developing and implementing project plans, using project management tools, and conduct meetings to identify needs and recommend actions, and conduct grant administration and reporting functions. You will also perform research, evaluation and analysis functions to support the implementation of R&E’s Strategic Plan. You will support R&E staff during the Minnesota legislative session and maintain well-organized and accurate documentation.

A hybrid work schedule will be considered for this position.

An ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge of and skills in project management, use of project management tools, gathering information and writing grant applications and reports.

Knowledge of government organization at the federal, state and local levels.

Knowledge of human behavior, group dynamics, and group process.

Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions.

Ability to function in fluid, ambiguous situations.

Ability to work within cross-jurisdictional and/or interdepartmental teams to manage and complete complicated work projects.

Ability to work independently in the absence of supervisor’s instructions.

Skill in written and oral communication.

Ability to understand, and present research, evaluation and statistical information.

Ability to quickly comprehend and assimilate large quantities of new materials, set priorities and develop and present pertinent information in clear and concise terms.

Ability to handle problems of a special or confidential nature.

Additional desired qualifications:

A current project management certification, e.g., Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar, and/or interest in developing professional project management skills

Experience in analyzing research, data and data trends and making recommendations informed by those analyses

Experience with grant administration and reporting for awarded grants

Experience with completing evaluations of existing, implemented programs

Proficiency with leading and/or supporting group facilitation, trainings and/or stakeholder engagement for planning, projects, policy work or change management.

Minimum Education Required

High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required

An equivalent combination of education and experience listed above to total six (6) or more years.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$82,457.00 - $122,522.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55055

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

20982

Job Benefits

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