What: As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The Community Planning and Economic Development department serves the City by providing thoughtful design and access to the tools and resources needed for all residents and businesses to prosper. In order to do this great work, we are currently accepting applications for a City Planner.
City Planners perform professional planning work requiring excellent analytical and communication skills in planning processes of standard to moderate degrees of difficulty. The City Planner is an entry-level planning position with the Department of CPED. The position includes implementation of City policies through review of development proposals. The work associated with this position includes regular interaction with the general public as well as meeting frequent deadlines while conducting land use and/or preservation analysis. The City Planner works independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Perform professional planning work requiring excellent analytical and communication skills in planning processes of moderate to substantial difficulty. We currently have one vacancy in the Zoning Administration Section of the Development Services Division of CPED.
- Answer questions and respond to general inquiries about planning issues from the public and other agencies.
- Analyze and make recommendations on zoning and preservation applications for review and action in public hearings by the Board of Adjustment (BOA), City Planning Commission (CPC), Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), and City Council.
- Analyze and make recommendations on all elements of planning using knowledge of architecture, historic preservation, information systems, land use, transportation, and urban design.
- Assist boards, commissions and committees as required and work with neighborhood and business groups on planning projects.
- Work with architects, developers and other city staff in developing conceptual designs and monitoring design development reviews.
- Research, evaluate and communicate proposed changes to the City's Code of Ordinances.
- Prepare or assist in preparing technical, physical, economic, social or statistical data to aid in planning activities.
- Communicate City policy using mapping and graphic software packages.
- Function as a team member on multidisciplinary projects.
- Attend professional seminars and workshops to maintain current knowledge of state and national trends and developments.
Additional information about this opportunity and application instructions can be found here.