Nature of Work
The Planner position provides professional expertise and assistance for a range of planning, development, economic development and related department services and activities.  Typical job duties include, but are not limited to: facilitating the predevelopment review process; serving as a City representative in providing information, education, and findings to City Council, commissions, boards, community groups, and the public; compiling data, maintaining records, and completing studies and analyses to provide a sound foundation for policy recommendations and decision making; and performing special project planning work as assigned.

The Planner is part of a team that promotes an overall positive customer service experience within the development services area and contributes to the city's vision to create a vibrant, compassionate and innovative team.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university with one year of municipal planning, economic development, or community development experience.
OR
A Master's Degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

Licenses and/or Certifications
Possession of a valid driver's license  

Desirable Qualifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Professional public sector experience
Multi-lingual