Planner I / II

City of Salina, KS • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The City of Salina is seeking a motivated, forward-thinking planning professional to join our high-impact, mission-driven Community & Development Services Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to shaping Salina's future, support transformational community initiatives, & work within a team that values innovation, collaboration, & meaningful public service.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Planner I Required: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, public administration or related field. Experience in community or urban/rural planning or three (3) years of planning experience.
• Planner II Required: Master's degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, public administration, or related field. Experience in community or urban/rural planning or five (5) years of planning experience.

Nice To Haves

• Planner I Preferred: Experience with current and/or long-range planning. Experience with boards & commissions. Experience with GIS. AICP candidate status.
• Planner II Preferred: Experience with current and/or long-range planning. Experience with boards & commissions. Experience with GIS. AICP certification or AICP candidate status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates & performs work in preparation & implementation of the City's community development plans.
• Processes subdivision, annexation, & zoning requests including researching & analyzing applications for compliance & conformity with applicable rules & regulations.
• Assists in the development & updating of codes & ordinances.
• Confers with & advises officials & the public on technical aspects of zoning, planning, & supplies information to, & cooperates with, interested individuals & organizations.
• Prepares comprehensive reports based upon careful research & study of planning & zoning problems, gathers, analyzes & presents data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use before boards, advisory committees & public hearings.
• Plans, coordinates, & participates in the preparation of community development plans, programs, & grant applications.
• Plans & conducts public outreach & participation activities such as public meetings, outreach events, & presentations.
• Assists with maintaining & updating flood plain maps & administration of flood plain policies.
• Maintains & updates flood plain maps; administers flood plain policies.
• Performs complex research & manages records for proposed projects & regulatory matters.
• Writes & interprets technical reports & maintains a wide variety of records.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year). 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support