Associate Planner: Zoning, Development & Public Engagement

City of Plymouth; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Plymouth is seeking a planning professional to participate in a broad range of planning and zoning efforts, including development and redevelopment activities, site plan review, and long-range planning. The role involves interpreting codes, performing background studies, and assisting with zoning code enforcement when needed.

You will coordinate with public works, parks, public safety, and administration; prepare staff reports; and present recommendations to the Planning Commission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field.
• 1 year related experience in planning or community development related activities.
• Proven public speaking and presentation abilities and experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with councils, commissions, staff, residents, organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to organize and coordinate support from coworkers and legal counsel as required to complete planning activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, written correspondence and in person.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Experience with site plan review, including ability to apply zoning and subdivision codes to development and redevelopment projects.
• Knowledge of zoning techniques and principles.
• Ability to organize and work on a variety of projects/tasks at the same time.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth's CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council's strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the coordination, review and evaluation of proposed development plans.
• Review applications for conditional use permits, variances, site plans and site plan amendments, etc. and work with applicants on necessary requirements.
• Coordinate development review with other city departments, including public works/engineering, parks, public safety, and administration
• Prepare staff reports and present recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Conduct research and analysis relative to current development proposals, and other assigned projects based upon appropriate plans, policies and ordinances.
• Track applications in accordance with requirements and law.
• Attend neighborhood, Planning Commission and City Council meetings and make public presentations to a wide variety of diverse individuals.
• Meet with applicants and residents on inquiries concerning city land use plans, policies, ordinances, and development review procedures.
• Keep informed of planning and development practices, trends, and innovations.
• Perform site inspections for development projects, landscaping plans, and tree installation with new homes.
• Assist in processing escrow releases.
• Assist with website updates and public notices on upcoming projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree in urban planning or related field

AICP membership

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

The City of Plymouth is seeking a planning professional to participate in a broad range of planning and zoning efforts, including development and redevelopment activities, site plan review, and long-range planning. The role involves interpreting codes, performing background studies, and assisting with zoning code enforcement when needed.

You will coordinate with public works, parks, public safety, and administration; prepare staff reports; and present recommendations to the Planning Commission