Project Management Technician
The Department of Planning and Economic Development is hiring a Project Management Technician to support the Planning Division. This role is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience working on planning initiatives that shape the future of Saint Paul, including development proposals, land use activities, and community planning efforts.
In this role, you’ll work closely with planning staff, internal partners, and the public to help coordinate projects, track progress, and support planning processes while ensuring work aligns with City policies, codes, and ordinances.
Here’s what you can expect to do:
- Support planning projects by tracking timelines, gathering information, and helping keep work on schedule
- Assist with development proposals, planning applications, and land use activities
- Collect, organize, and report data related to planning initiatives and projects
- Help coordinate meetings, public engagement activities, and planning communications
- Respond to questions from community members, developers, and stakeholders regarding planning processes and requirements
For more information and essential functions, see our Project Management Technician job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Associate’s Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, or a closely related field;
OR
Two years of experience assisting with planning, housing, community development, economic development, or project/program administration work;
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume (optional)
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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference:) If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employer
City of Saint Paul
Address
25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Phone
651-266-6500
Website