- Provide detailed and accurate information to developers, property owners and interested persons on land use applications and zoning questions as they relate to City ordinances and regulations.
- Assist the data designee with public information requests regarding planning regulations, policies and programs
- Coordinate with the Housing and Economic Development Manager and Community Development Director on land use and zoning approaches.
- Conduct long-range planning and project related research initiatives to better inform City efforts.
- Assist with review of development and related land use permit applications, site plans, variance applications, etc. and examines for compliance with established City ordinances and county and state regulations.
- Analyze and prepare reports with findings and recommendations on various land use proposals as directed.
- Prepare materials and deliver presentations on the topics of site plans, plats, variances, ordinances, etc., to elected officials and appointed officials, including but not limited to Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and HRA
- Assist with the development and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and ensuring compliance of implementation strategies, as required by the Minnesota Land Planning Act.
- Identify various municipal issues and concerns, helps develop alternative solutions, prepares recommendations and implements approved programs.
- Develop scope of work and work plans for long range planning consultant services; procures consultant services through LOIs, RFPs, RFQs, and coordinate responses and contract negotiations.
- Advances city's efforts toward increased Disadvantage, Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses procurement efforts
- Provides transparent, robust and equitable community engagement efforts that enhance city's efforts of an inclusive and welcoming community.
- Assist other staff in the preparation of various reports on planning/ development issues and projects.
- Meet with developers, community members, and neighborhood groups to explain development proposals and to explain the plan's compatibility with overall zoning and plan regulations as requested.
- Assist with providing staffing for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the HRA.
- Attend meetings and assist with the planning process for public transit proposals affecting the City, including but not limited to light rail, bus routes, trails, bike paths, etc.
- Managing the grant lifecycle process for the City including proactively identifying and researching grant opportunities, preparing and submitting grant applications, administering of awarded grants, and ongoing tracking and reporting of grant funding to leadership and Council.
- Bachelor's Degree in planning, urban studies or closely related field
- Three to four years of professional planning or related experience
- The principles, practices, organization, administration, evaluation and purpose of land use planning including zoning, comprehensive planning and economic development.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizen groups, commissions, city council, city staff, developers and others, and work with the public in a positive manner.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and manage a multitude of tasks, delegate and prioritize work and effectively accomplish tasks within deadlines.
- Computer skills to include word processing and Geographic Information Systems.
- Basic understanding of laws and rules related to the HRA and financing tools available to the HRA.
- Ability to analyze and research.
- Master's Degree in planning, urban studies, public policy, public administration or closely related field. Subfield experience with affordable housing, economic development and/or transportation policy and program development is preferred.
- Experience in researching, writing, applying for and administering grant funds.
- Experience with Laserfiche, or other document management software.
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Positive Attitude
- Hard Work
- Equity
- Decision-Making
- Ethical
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material.
- Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods.
- Frequently remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building campus to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.
- Occasionally traverse around the City to meetings or events.
- Regularly operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone, as well as equipment/tools consistently found in municipal office settings.
- Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- I am not a Veteran.
- I am a non-disabled Veteran. If selecting this answer, you must provide your form DD214 (member copy 4).
- I am a disabled Veteran. If selecting this answer, you must provide your form DD214 (member copy 4) and FL802 form (or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board).
- I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who is unable to use the preference due to the service-related disability. If selecting this answer, you must provide your marriage certificate, spouse's form DD214 (member copy 4) and FL802 forms (or equivalent letter from a service retirement board).
- I am the spouse of a Veteran who was disabled at the time of death and died as a result of an active duty injury. If selecting this answer, you must provide your marriage certificate, spouse's form DD214 (member copy 4) and FL802 forms (or equivalent letter from a service retirement board) and spouse's death certificate.
- I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran. If selecting this answer, you must provide your marriage certificate, spouse's form DD214 (member copy 4) and spouse's death certificate.
- I prefer not to answer.
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Senior Planner - Golden Valley, United States - City of Golden Valley
Description
Salary : $77, $103,875.20 AnnuallyLocation : City Hall - Golden Valley (Building #7800), MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 04/02/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
Summary of Position
Under the supervision of the Assistant Community Development Director, assists with advanced projects affiliated with a first-tier suburban community. The individual in this role performs a variety of technical and professional work relating to a wide range of planning, zoning, transportation access, equitable housing and economic development related policies, transit-oriented development, middle housing initiatives, and other issues affecting current and future land use within commercial, industrial, and residential development. The Senior Planner will continually work to disrupt racial disparities in the community through enhanced and inclusive community engagement and equitable and transparent processes. Strong research and writing in long range planning efforts. The individual in this position also seeks out and researches availability and coordinates the application and administration of grant funding.
Expected Hours of Work
Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff may be required to work additional events. Hours may include, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is conducted primarily indoors. Employees in this position generally free from work hazards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
City contribution toward insurance benefits and 100% holiday pay and paid leave accruals.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in planning, urban studies or a closely related field?
Do you have training in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)?
Please list computer software you are familiar with (including any GIS mapping, AutoCAD, or asset management software).
04
Do you have experience in researching and applying for grant opportunities?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, describe your experience in researching, writing, applying for and administering grant funds.
06
Do you have previous experience working in municipal planning, zoning, economic or community development?
Please briefly describe any previous experience working in municipal or land use planning.
08
What is your approach to inclusive community planning work and how did you get by in the community on controversial policies or code updates?
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The next question is voluntary and is used to determine your eligibility for additional point credits under the Minnesota Veteran's Preference Statute Appropriate documents MUST BE provided, either by attaching them to this application or submitting them to the City Human Resources Office within seven (7) calendar days after the deadline date for this position in order to receive Veteran's Preference points.Please select the answer that best applies to your Veteran's status.
