Salary Range: $82,337 – $128,651 / year (Preferred hiring range: $82,337 – $102,921)

Closing Date: November 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM Central

Job Type: Full-Time, Flexible/Hybrid Remote

Position Overview
Dakota County is seeking a Senior Planner to serve as a project lead within the Office of Planning. A focus will be a lead role in the 2050 Dakota County Comprehensive Plan update. Additional project areas include park and greenway long-range plans, active living, pedestrian and bicycle planning, and environmental systems planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan Development: Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage external consultants to deliver high-quality, long-range planning initiatives on time and within budget.
• Community Engagement: Design and execute robust public participation plans that reflect county demographics and effectively navigate complex community conversations.
• Research & Policy: Conduct comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research to synthesize findings and directly inform county planning policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of professional experience in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, GIS, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least 6 years.
• Preferred: A Master's degree, experience using GIS software, and direct experience working with comprehensive plans.

Benefits
Dakota County offers competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a pension plan with a generous employer contribution, and generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year.

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