Associate Planner: Zoning, Development & Public Engagement

City of Plymouth; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Plymouth is seeking a Planning & Zoning Professional to participate in a broad range of planning and development activities, including review of site plans, subdivision codes, and long-range planning.

The role involves coordinating with city departments, preparing staff reports, presenting recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council, and assisting residents and developers with city processes and land-use inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field.
• Proven public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with councils, commissions, staff, residents, and the public.
• Experience with site plan review and applying zoning/subdivision codes to development.
• Knowledge of zoning techniques and principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the coordination, review and evaluation of proposed development plans.
• Review applications for conditional use permits, variances, site plans and amendments, and work with applicants on requirements.
• Prepare staff reports and present recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Conduct research and analysis relative to current development proposals and assigned projects.
• Respond to resident, business, and developer inquiries.
• Attend meetings and make public presentations to diverse audiences.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Master’s degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

The City of Plymouth is seeking a Planning & Zoning Professional to participate in a broad range of planning and development activities, including review of site plans, subdivision codes, and long-range planning.

The role involves coordinating with city departments, preparing staff reports, presenting recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council, and assisting residents and developers with city processes and land-use inquiries.