Junior Urban Planner: Public & Zoning Coordination

Southern Arkansas University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision from Day 1

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Planning Intern/Technician to assist the public at counter and over the phone with zoning interpretations and ordinance administration. You will work with developers and prepare cases for Planning Commission review, supporting outreach, plan reviews, and data analysis.

The role involves drafting, research on zoning regulations, and coordination with Code Compliance to ensure regulatory conformance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in City Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, or a related field.
• Some related work experience which could be satisfied through the completion of an internship or directly related project.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides counter and phone assistance to respond to public inquiries regarding applications and interpretations of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Use and Development Regulations and Ordinances
• Assists higher planners on assigned projects or portions of projects involving a variety of urban planning projects; including the City's master plan; compiles and analyzes data on current conditions and trends such as land use, population and housing; assists in census analysis; prepares statistical data as required
• Performs research on zoning regulations which impact various neighborhoods within the City; assists in drafting responses to developers' questions concerning zoning matters; participates in meetings with property owners and developers; reviews plans for conformance with regulations
• Assists in the preparation of supporting materials for presentation at various planning and/or zoning meetings; responds to questions from meeting participants and researches answers for later presentation; prepares documentation to support departmental position on diverse matters
• Works with Code Compliance division staff to compile data and provide various reports and records for documentation purposes, accountability and future reference
• Communicates with developers, engineers, design professionals, city administrators, regulatory agencies, and the public in regard to land use and zoning
• Assists with building permit and land use site plan reviews to ensure that zoning requirements and decisions/stipulations of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and the City Commission are being incorporated in the land development and use process
• May perform drafting duties using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools or traditional methods; submits projects for review to a senior level planner
• Provides intern guidance
• Performs related work as required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in City Planning/ Public Administration/ Architecture

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking a Planning Intern/Technician to assist the public at counter and over the phone with zoning interpretations and ordinance administration. You will work with developers and prepare cases for Planning Commission review, supporting outreach, plan reviews, and data analysis.

The role involves drafting, research on zoning regulations, and coordination with Code Compliance to ensure regulatory conformance.