Job Details

Emergency Planning and Project Coordinator

Job Class: Planner Principal State

Agency: Human Services Dept

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Limited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 07/22/2026

Closing Date: 08/04/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / Human Res Safety Health CO Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

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

Classified Status: Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

Anticipated Duration: Two (2) years

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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 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.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to two (2) years.

As the Emergency Planning & Project Coordinator, you will develop, implement, lead and maintain complex priority projects including partner engagement strategies, managing reporting and progress, planning the transition to agency business areas, and maintaining visibility for leadership through reporting and data visualization. This role includes responsibilities legislatively mandated related to updating the state's emergency responsibilities for the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Design, plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and recommend improvements for agency projects, especially those in the service of strategic planning and implementation.
• Provide coordination for projects through guidance, technical expertise for evaluation, development, and the implementation of change management strategies.
• Responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality project management practices, including but not limited to project initiation support services for Project Sponsors, resource estimation, project planning, project performance and risk management, and project closing activities, including lessons learned.
• Provides expert level advice to emergency management and agency decision makers through the coordination and support of emergency management activities to include emergency repatriation, mass care, and family assistance center planning and coordination.

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, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years' working experience coordinating and managing emergency response and planning.

Experience must include:

• Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of emergency management principles and practices that include federal and state planning requirements for crisis and emergency incidents.
• Knowledge of and experience in working within crisis and disaster environments with an emphasis on crisis humanitarian-based response.
• Knowledge of and experience in planning for crisis and disaster events.
• Developing and delivering training that produces measurable outcomes.
• Working with voluntary agencies, community-based organizations and/or varying levels of government for emergency response and planning.

*Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public health, or related degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

**Master's degree in emergency management, public health, or related degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Possessing the initiative and responsibility to implement objectives as necessary.
• Managing projects.
• Certification as a MN Emergency Manager or another related certification.
• Process improvement and team collaboration skills.
• Use of basic hand tools and some electronic equipment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to provide effective presentations.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.