City Planner: Shape Growth & Community Development

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Columbus (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus is seeking a City Planner to join its Administration Department. The role focuses on interpreting and applying the City’s land use ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, and related regulations while reviewing development applications and coordinating with applicants, owners, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

The planner prepares reports, findings, and recommendations for the Planning Commission, Park Board, and City Council; responds to public inquiries; maintains planning data;

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies the City’s land use ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, and applicable regulations.
• Reviews development and land use applications (plats, site plans, rezonings, variances, permits) and coordinates review with applicants, owners, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepares written reports, findings, and recommendations for the Planning Commission, Park Board, and City Council.
• Responds to public inquiries, prepares maps and public notices, maintains planning data, and provides staff support at meetings, including evening sessions.

Job description

The City of Columbus is seeking a City Planner to join its Administration Department. The role focuses on interpreting and applying the City’s land use ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, and related regulations while reviewing development applications and coordinating with applicants, owners, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

The planner prepares reports, findings, and recommendations for the Planning Commission, Park Board, and City Council; responds to public inquiries; maintains planning data;