City Planner

City of Mandan; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mandan is seeking a City Planner (Grade 23) to lead the Engineering & Planning Department and guide development in Mandan, ND. This full-time exempt role requires a strong background in planning, GIS, and ordinance administration.

You will coordinate land use and transportation planning efforts, prepare staff reports and staff recommendations, and work with consultants and boards to advance projects. AICP and related certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of land use and transportation planning principles.
• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Knowledge of legal principles as related to municipal planning.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in reviewing plans and specifications.
• Skill in development and update of land use and transportation plans.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operations of the City Planning Department to ensure efficiency and strategic alignment of the City’s goals.
• Prepares amendments to the Mandan Code of Ordinances and to the Land Use and Transportation Plan.
• Serves as primary contact for development inquiries related to land use entitlement processes such as rezoning, variances, land use amendments, subdivision plats, etc.
• Writes staff reports consolidating department and agency comments with recommendations.
• Works with consultants on plans, studies, grants, etc.
• Prepares and presents staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances to relevant commissions and boards.
• Manages geographic information system (GIS) data to prepare maps and conduct analysis.
• Facilitates other special projects such as real estate sales, grant development, etc.
• Represents the city as a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
• Develops and oversees department budget.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Planning principles

GIS software

Municipal law

Computers & software

Plan review

Land use & transportation plans

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

AICP certification eligible

Certified Floodplain Manager (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of: City Planner - Grade 23

Position Details

Salary: $98,227.56 to $122,784.45/year (Depending On Experience)

Status: Full-time/Exempt

Department: Engineering & Planning

Open Until Filled: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply while the position remains posted. Applications will be reviewed during established review periods, and candidates selected to move forward will be contacted following each review period. The position will remain open until filled or November 30, 2026, whichever occurs first.

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified.

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs and oversees professional planning duties in support of the positive development of the City of Mandan.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Oversees and manages the operations of the City Planning Department to ensure efficiency and strategic alignment of the City’s goals.
• Prepares amendments to the Mandan Code of Ordinances and to the Land Use and Transportation Plan.
• Serves as primary contact for development inquiries related to land use entitlement processes such as rezoning, variances, land use amendments, subdivision plats, etc.
• Writes staff reports consolidating department and agency comments with recommendations.
• Works with consultants on plans, studies, grants, etc.
• Prepares and presents staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances to relevant commissions and boards.
• Manages geographic information system (GIS) data to prepare maps and conduct analysis.
• Facilitates other special projects such as real estate sales, grant development, etc.
• Represents the city as a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
• Develops and oversees department budget.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of land use and transportation planning principles.
• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Knowledge of legal principles as related to municipal planning.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in reviewing plans and specifications.
• Skill in development and update of land use and transportation plans.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over the Administrative Assistant and the Assistant City Planner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain American Institute of Certified Planners certification.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Floodplain Manger certification preferred.