**Working Title: Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Geographic Information Systems / Planner Principal State** **Job Class: Planner Principal State** **Agency: Public Safety Dept** + **Job ID** : 83760 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Marcia.Reding@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM on 02/06/2025. + **Date Posted** : 01/31/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/20/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt / HSEM Preparedness + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 75% of the time + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Geographic Info Systems + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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. In this position you will have the opportunity to help train local first responders to effectively and efficiently safeguard their jurisdictions in the unlikely event of an incident at a nuclear power generation plant. You will also have the opportunity to assist citizens in their response and recovery from natural or human caused disasters. This position exists to enhance and coordinate the state and the local governments Radiological Emergency. Preparedness and Geographic Information Systems in their efforts to protect the public in the event of a nuclear power plant incident/accident through coordinated planning, training, exercising and map development. This position enhances a well-developed and integrated Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) GIS program by providing technical expertise and leadership and coordination to state and local emergency management staff in order to ensure compliance with current and new federal and state requirements for nuclear power plant preparedness. To ensure that HSEM supports state and local REP activities by establishing priorities, developing goals, coordinating and assisting in map development, geospatial information analysis and emergency response training. This position will also be responsible for coordination, enhancement and updating of radiological preparedness base maps and geospatial information systems. **Minimum Qualifications** Three (3)* years of demonstrated experience and working knowledge of: + Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of geographic information systems analysis and design. + Experience with ESRI ArcGIS 9.x products and extensive knowledge of geography/cartography and relational database management systems. + Reviewing and evaluating technical reports and planning documents. Identifying and evaluating information or data and developing policy and program management recommendations and to conceptualizing alternative solutions to complex issues and convey them to diverse audiences. + Write, edit and organize material from diverse sources to prepare comprehensive maps. + Prepare and make effective oral and written presentations for use within and outside the department. + Develop new techniques and procedures for accomplishing goals and objectives to design work plans for major studies and to direct their implementation. + Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from a diverse background. *A bachelors degree may substitute for 12 months of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree with a Minor in GIS/Geography. + Completed FEMA Independent Study Courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and IS-2200. **Physical Requirements** Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components: 1. Criminal History Check 2. Reference Check 3. Driver's License Check 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.