Senior Planner (FT)

City of Monticello • Monticello, MN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Monticello is seeking an experienced, full-time planner to join its growing Development Services team. This role involves professional work in municipal planning and zoning, including long-range planning and the administration of zoning and subdivision regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including free single medical coverage with a generous HSA contribution, free family dental coverage, immediate PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a discounted membership to the Monticello Community Center through the MERSC program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Urban Studies, City Planning, Geography or a related area, OR five (5) years of directly related work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) years of professional planning experience.
• Considerable knowledge of city operations, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of community development/planning and zoning statutes, principles, practices, and tools.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state statutes, and other requirements affecting municipal government planning and zoning operations.
• Considerable knowledge of Community Development, Economic Development and Department of Building Safety & Code Enforcement procedures.
• Considerable ability to organize and prioritize work, manage multiple projects with varying deadlines, collect and analyze data, and prepare accurate and thorough reports.
• Considerable ability to interpret policy decisions and guidelines and develop practical solutions and programs.
• Considerable ability to establish and streamline processes.
• Considerable ability to research and analyze problems and issues, utilize appropriate resources, develop and evaluate options, and prepare recommendations.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with developers, elected officials, the general public, consultants, vendors and City staff.
• Considerable ability to work consistently and effectively in a challenging and potentially stressful environment with a high volume of inquiries, applications and communications.
• Considerable ability to organize work and maintain procedures and processes supporting the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority and Department of Building Safety & Code Enforcement.
• Considerable ability to utilize a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, database and Power Point applications.
• Considerable ability to interpret development and building plans.
• Working ability to type and enter information with speed and accuracy and to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provides general land use, planning, and zoning-related information to the public and stakeholders.
• Completes research and review of land use and subdivision applications, preparing written staff reports and documents.
• Prepares written staff reports for park dedication requirements for plat applications.
• Meets with applicants to discuss application processes, review submissions, and resolve issues.
• Presents staff reports on planning-related matters to the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks Arts & Recreation Commission.
• Coordinates environmental review processes as required by state law and local ordinances.
• Provides professional consultation to other City staff and policymakers on zoning and subdivision matters.
• Collaborates with other Development Services staff to ensure public notice, meeting, and decision timelines are met.
• Assists with plan review for the design of certain public improvements.
• Collaborates with the Economic Development Manager on planning-related matters for business subsidy and economic development projects.
• Reviews land use applications and permits for compliance with state and local environmental ordinances.
• Supports the Community Development Director with long-range planning initiatives and planning studies.
• Completes review of building permits and site plan review for compliance with ordinances and approvals.
• Conducts zoning ordinance compliance, inspection, and enforcement, coordinating with other departments and legal counsel as needed.
• Prepares draft preliminary plat and development contracts, easements, and supporting documents.
• Completes planning and economic development research and analysis.
• Contributes to the comprehensive records system for land use and planning matters.
• Represents the Community Development Department at various meetings and public engagement efforts.
• Performs other duties as needed or required.

Benefits

• Free single medical coverage with a generous HSA contribution
• Free family dental coverage
• Immediate PTO
• 12 paid holidays
• Discounted membership to the Monticello Community Center through the MERSC program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior