Senior Planner

Salary: $45.11 - $53.87 Hourly
Location : Minnetonka, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00014
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
The Senior Planner will be responding to public inquiries and land use complaints; preparation of detailed staff reports and oral presentations to the planning commission; interpretation, enforcement, and updating of the Zoning Ordinance.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to the public about land use and zoning matters.
• Researches and writes staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council or other commissions, as needed.
• Assists in the interpretation, enforcement, and updating of city codes, including the zoning code.
• Assists in administering the procedures for all permits required by the Zoning Ordinance.
• Provide project management for land use applications and assists applicants with city land development procedures and questions.
• Prepares graphics, maps and photographs for presentations and reports.
• Coordinates public information and updates for land use applications. This includes coordination of internal development review committee.
• Performs pre-site inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements.
• Performs planning and zoning studies.

• Reviews building permits for code compliance.
  
• Maintains and updates the zoning and guide plan maps.
  
• Responsible for grading permits.
  
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• A belief in and commitment to the organization's shared values.
• A bachelor's degree in planning or related field and at least 5 years of responsible relevant experience.
• A basic knowledge of all phases of planning, including comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• The ability to communicate ideas, explanations, and recommendations clearly both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A master's degree in planning or related field
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• Experience in a metropolitan planning office.

Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong oral and written communication skills are required, as well as the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. A public service orientation is essential.
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01
Do you have a valid driver's license in the state of Minnesota

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in economics, urban planning, public administration, or related field? If no, please list your highest level of education and field of study.
03
How many years of experience to you have reviewing residential development applications?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

04
How many years of experience do you have reviewing commercial development applications?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

05
What is the largest development project you have reviewed/project-managed? Please explain.
06
What other training, work, or volunteer experience do you have that may be related to the qualifications for this position.
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