What: The Senior Planner will be responsible for supporting the preparation and maintenance of the regional development guide (Thrive MSP 2040), regional systems, and policy plans that include review of local comprehensive plan amendments, environmental reviews, watershed district plans, housing reviews, and other planning types of reviews. Will serve as a sector representative providing planning and technical assistance to Council members and other local governments. Will assist in the development of resources and technical assistance related to implementation of local comprehensive plans. Will be part of the team developing regional land use policy that guides the growth and development of our region.
Starting annual salary range: $71,718 - $79,352 Full annual salary range: $71,718 - $101,754
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in city, urban, or environmental planning, or a related field AND four (4) years of planning related experience. At least two (2) of the four years of experience must be in development review and permitting, ordinance writing, planning implementation, or long-range planning for a small town, rural geography, or suburban city. Demonstrated experience in effectively interpreting and communicating complex or technical information to lay audiences.
Desired Qualifications:
- A master's degree in urban and regional planning or similar master’s program
- Five (5) or more years of planning related experience
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
- Experience working with a range of suburban, small town, or rural communities and issues like, but not limited to, redevelopment/infill, small town revitalization, affordable housing, natural resources and the environment, annexations, or agriculture policies
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading/managing projects, coordinating the work of the project team, and completing deliverables within allotted timeframes
- Racial and social equity experience and/or training along with an ability, or growth capacity, to participate in conversations about race and equity, as well as identify opportunities to integrate equity initiatives into the work
- Demonstrated experience in developing innovative community engagement initiatives, successful meeting facilitation, or planning efforts that effectively engaged diverse populations
- Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) to perform geographic analysis
- Experience providing or developing technical assistance and resources for community planning issues related to land use, development, community engagement, transportation, housing, or other relevant planning topics Implementation of local comprehensive plans, small area plans, neighborhood plans, or other implementation initiatives
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