Planner Principal State

** Job Class:
Planner Principal State*
* ** Agency:
Health Department*
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** Job ** : 95681

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** Location** :
St. Paul, Rochester or Mankato

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers.  Open to bidders through 7/31/2026.

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** Date Posted** : 07/25/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency** :
Health Department

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** Division** :
Environmental Health

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** Bargaining Unit** :
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/)  :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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 being reposted. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply to be considered.*
* Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring safe, clean water for Minnesota communities? The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking Planner to perform short and long-term planning activities related to the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the State's Source Water Protection Program. The position works closely with internal staff, public water systems, and local, state, and federal partners to advance drinking water protection and promote public health.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Assist with and provide long-term support to public water suppliers preparing and implementing wellhead protection plans.

+ Review and approve wellhead protection plans.

+ Assist with preparing, reviewing, and implementing voluntary wellhead protection action plans for small systems, as assigned.

+ Assist department staff with educating and training public water suppliers, other state agency staff, staff from local agencies, and the general public about source water and wellhead protection efforts and provide expertise as it relates to planning and regional conservation efforts needed to protect drinking water sources.

+ Participate in other planning activities related to water, such as local water plans, watershed planning, the State's water plan, and community-based planning, and coordinate these plans with source water protection.

_In accordance with_  HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework ()  _, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date.

The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state._

** This position will support the Southeast Region of Minnesota and will be based out of one of the following locations:
Freeman Building - St. Paul, Rochester District Office or Mankato District Office. The final work location will be based on the selected candidate's location. There will be up to a 25% travel requirement to the Southeast Region of Minnesota for this position.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._*
* Three (3) years of experience in program planning, water protection and conservation, or public health/environmental program coordination.

_A bachelor's degree in public health, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.  A master's degree in these fields may…