Principal Planner

Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fond du Lac is seeking a qualified Principal Planner to oversee various functions of the City Planning Division. The role involves managing zoning and land use regulations, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to the city's comprehensive planning efforts. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Land Use Planning and extensive related experience are encouraged to apply. A comprehensive benefits package is included, along with competitive salary potential.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability

457 and Roth retirement plans

Participation in Wisconsin Retirement System

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in zoning administration and land use planning.
• Preferred experience with floodplain regulations.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to required knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and providing information regarding municipal zoning and development ordinances.
• Acting as liaison for various city boards and commissions.
• Managing the site plan review process for developments.

Skills

Zoning administration

Land use planning

Multi-lingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning

Job description

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The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a beautiful and thriving community of 44,678 located at the foot of Lake Winnebago. Fond du Lac is a great place to live and work and its recreational opportunities are second-to-none. In addition, Fond du Lac is only an hour away from Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison and all those communities have to offer.

The City of Fond du Lac is seeking candidates for the position of Principal Planner. This full-time position reports directly to the Director of Community Development managing and coordinating various functions of the City Planning Division – interpreting municipal zoning, subdivision, floodplain, and other development related ordinances; coordinating activities of the Board of Appeals, Plan Commission and other related boards & commissions; reviewing site plans; working with consultants as needed in preparation of area/corridor plans for the City and preparing various reports and records related to land use and development.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Providing information and interpreting municipal zoning, subdivision, floodplain, and other development related ordinances to developers, realtors, designers, property owners, and the general public;
2. Acting as liaison for the Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, Downtown Architectural Review Board and the Historic Preservation Commission; receiving and analyzing petitions for variances and re-zonings, analyzing requests, conducting site visits, formulating recommendations and conditions of approval, and preparing reports, maps, and other documents as required;
3. Managing the site plan review process for multifamily, commercial, and industrial development; receiving and distributing plan submittals;
4. Administering and enforcing zoning codes; researching legal considerations of land use law, zoning, and subdivisions;
5. Assisting in the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including map updates, map revisions, and text amendments; and
6. Interacting with the public in various capacities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, or a related field, with three to five years zoning administration and land use planning experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Three to five years floodplain experience preferred. Multi-lingual skills are a plus.

The City of Fond du Lac offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 457 and Roth retirement plans, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation assistance is available.

The salary range is $75,863 – $86,700 ($90,333 – $101,170 annually with employer health benefits and WRS match), based on knowledge, skills, and abilities, with potential for annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets.

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a completed application and resume describing your experience as it relates directly to this position. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. You may obtain application materials by clicking here, or contacting City Human Resources at [phone].