Planner

City of Rochester•Mn 55901, MN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rochester is seeking a Planner to provide professional expertise and assistance for a range of planning, development, economic development, and related department services and activities. This role involves facilitating the predevelopment review process, serving as a City representative to various bodies and the public, compiling data for policy recommendations, and performing special projects. The Planner will contribute to a positive customer service experience and the city's vision for a vibrant, compassionate, and innovative community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university with one year of municipal planning, economic development, or community development experience.
OR Master's Degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
Professional public sector experience
Multi-lingual

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development review process, including providing information and assistance to developers and citizens regarding approval requirements.
Review plans and prepare reports on development requests, consult with planning peers, and perform site visits.
Conduct zoning review on building permits and ensure compliance with zoning and related codes.
Collaborate with City teammates to ensure zoning compliance with building construction and public realm impacts.
Serve as a City representative providing information, education, and findings to City Council, commissions, boards, community groups, and the public.
Assist the public with planning and zoning questions.
Present reports to commissions and boards for map amendments, subdivisions, variances, conditional use permits, and similar planning applications.
Ensure increased understanding and support for departmental programs, services, and policies.
Play an integral part in the City's transportation planning efforts, including preliminary subdivision reviews and updating the street classification map.
Serve as the Community Development staff representative to the Rochester Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) Transportation Technical Advisory Committee.
Compile data, maintain records, and complete studies and analyses to support policy recommendations and decision-making.
Utilize GIS and other resources to compile data, perform data analyses, and mapping for project review and research.
Maintain the City's zoning and land use maps.
Perform special project planning work based on skills, interest, and talents.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.