Planner
About The Position
The City of Novi Planning Department is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join its collaborative Plan Review Center team. This professional staff-level role helps guide development and shape the future of the community through site plan review, ordinance interpretation, implementation of the Master Plan, and serving as a resource to residents, businesses, and developers. The position manages development projects from concept through construction and works under the direction of the City Planner. The Planner reviews site plans and development proposals for compliance with regulations, processes development applications, coordinates review comments, and guides applicants through the City's review process. The role also prepares studies, reports, and recommendations and presents findings to the Planning Commission and City Council. Senior Planner candidates provide leadership support and may substitute for the City Planner when needed. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evening meeting attendance required. Employment offers are contingent on passing a background check, physical examination, and drug screen, including marijuana testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Valid Michigan driver's license.
- Senior Planner: Master's degree or at least 5 years of directly applicable experience.
- Senior Planner: AICP certification required.
- Senior Planner: At least 2 years of professional planning experience with the City of Novi in the Planner position or with a comparable community.
- Senior Planner: Demonstrated experience substituting for the City Planner in relevant public meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Planner: Graduate degree and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
- Planner: Prior municipal planning experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review site plans and development proposals for compliance with zoning and development regulations.
- Interpret and apply the Zoning Ordinance, codes, and other applicable regulations.
- Prepare planning studies, written reports, and professional recommendations.
- Serve as project manager for proposed development projects and coordinate review comments from City staff and consultants.
- Guide applicants through the City's review process from initial concept to final construction.
- Review and process development applications, including site plans, condominiums, and rezoning applications.
- Present findings, reports, and recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
- For Senior Planner candidates, provide leadership support and serve as a substitute for the City Planner when needed.
- For Senior Planner candidates, substitute for the City Planner in Planning Commission committee meetings, full Planning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, or similar meetings in a comparable community.
Benefits
- 14 paid holidays annually.
- Cafeteria health insurance plan.
- Dental insurance provided by the City.
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- Employee wellness and engagement program.
- Life insurance provided by the City.
- 401(a) retirement plan.
- Retiree Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- Optional Roth IRA and 457 retirement plans.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
- Personal and professional development training opportunities.
- Generous time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
