Senior City Planner — Codes, GIS & Growth

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 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.