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Job Description

The city of Minnetonka seeks a Planner with a strong public service focus/orientation. The role of the planner is to respond to public inquiries and land use complaints; enforce zoning ordinances; review permit applications; prepare written staff reports; make regularly scheduled oral presentations to the planning commission; monitor and provide project management for land use applications; conduct research projects; and perform GIS related functions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries about land use and zoning matters
• Assists in the interpretation, enforcement, and updating of city ordinances
• Reviews building, grading, and sign permits for compliance with ordinances
• Assists the public through land development procedures
• Researches, writes and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council, as needed
• Performs pre-site inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements
• Monitor, manage, and guide assigned land use applications
• Permit research and GIS projects
• Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A belief in and commitment to the organization’s shared values
• A bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field and one (1) year of responsible, relevant planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience dealing with land use complaints, and the interpretation and enforcement of zoning ordinances
• Knowledge and practical experience with GIS
• Valid MN driver's license

Desired Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in planning or related field
• Experience in a metropolitan planning office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of Federal, State, and local building codes and ordinances relating to planning
• General knowledge of all phases of planning; comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and position-specific software applications
• Practiced in compiling and analyzing technical and statistical information to prepare technical reports
• Proficient in interpreting various rules and regulations

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas, explanations, and recommendations clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and present technical information clearly
• Ability to learn City and department policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow the organization's shared values

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?
If this role interests you, but you’re unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.