Job Openings
Job Title: Planning Director
Hiring Agency: City of Minneapolis
Web Link: www.minneapolismn.gov/cped
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2012
Salary Range: $113,682 to $125,648
Job Description:
The City of Minneapolis seeks a Planning Director
Director of Planning, City of Minneapolis, MN (population) 382,578). Salary ranges $113,682 to $125,648, commensurate with experience. The director manages and supervises the Planning Division which includes Community Planning, Development Services, Zoning, Heritage Preservation and Public Art. The division maintains the City’s comprehensive plan, guides development, and partners in implementation. The director works with the Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Board of Adjustment and leads staff to implement the work plan of the division.
A bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Urban Affairs or a closely-related field is desired. Candidates must have 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience as a public administrator and planner, which includes three years of administrative or management experience.
The Charge
Lead and manage planning staff with responsibility for integrating urban design principles into City of Minneapolis’s long-range plan for economic development and neighborhood planning.
For more information detailed information about CPED, including its budget and business plan, and the Planning Division, please visit www.minneapolismn.gov/cped.
Application Instructions:
Send cover letter and resume to Susan.jones@minneapolismn.gov or mail to Susan Jones, City of Minneapolis/CPED, 105 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Resumes will be accepted through February 17, 2012.
For more information about Minneapolis, please visit www.minneapolismn.gov and www.minneapolis.org
Job Title: Planner/Receptionist
Hiring Agency: City of Excelsior
Web Link: www.ci.excelsior.mn.us
Deadline: Feb. 10, 2012
Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000
Job Description:
The City of Excelsior is seeking a dynamic, well-rounded, community minded leader to be their City Planner/Receptionist. Excelsior is a vibrant community with a historic downtown located on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The City Planner/Receptionist will be responsible for preparing and presenting planning-related reports, permit review, coordinating all planning activities, and will serve as the main point of contact for all citizen inquiries. The person sought will have exceptional communication skills and be citizen focused.
Candidates for the City Planner/Receptionist position will possess a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban studies, or a closely related field and a minimum of two years planning experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree and municipal government experience.
Application Instructions:
For a complete application packet, call 952-653-3675 or visit our website at www.ci.excelsior.mn.us. Completed application packets and resumes must be received by 4:00 pm CST on Friday, February 10, 2012.
Job Title: Community Development Specialist
Hiring Agency: City of Owatonna
Web Link: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us
Deadline: Feb. 12, 2012
Salary Range: $55,307 to $61,452
Job Description:
The City of Owatonna is seeking a community development professional to provide technical, project management and customer services to the community development department. Responsibilities include assisting the Community Development Director in activities relating to planning, zoning and economic development. A very detailed and organized person is needed for this position with knowledge of technical processes associated with land use and economic development. Minimum requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in municipal planning or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related municipal experience. The current salary range for this position is $55,307 to $61,452 with an excellent benefit package. For a complete job description and application, please go to our city website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us or call 507-774-7341. Please send resume, cover letter, and city application to: City of Owatonna, 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060. Applications will be accepted until 5PM Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
JOB TITLE: Community Development Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Community Development Director
DIRECTION OF OTHERS: Planning Technician
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field and two years of related municipal experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field.
NATURE OF WORK: Assists the Community Development Director in all functions of city planning, zoning and economic development.
WORK PERFORMED/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Assists the Community Development Director in the administration and enforcement of the zoning, subdivision and sign ordinances.
A. Reviews, evaluates, and approves building plans for compliance with zoning and sign ordinances.
B. Reviews and evaluates subdivision plats for compliance with subdivision ordinance.
C. Advises builders, developers and property owners on ordinance requirements and provides technical design assistance when needed.
D. Performs site inspections to determine code and ordinance compliance.
E. Informs property owners of ordinance violations and initiates enforcement procedures.
F. Revises, updates and develops new ordinances.
G. Responsible for street and utility easement vacation proceedings.
H. Serves as staff for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
I. Prepares applications for variances, conditional use permits, zoning changes and subdivision approvals. Prepares agendas, notices, reports, presentations and minutes for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.
J. Prepares reports for City Council meetings regarding recommendations by the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
II. City Planning Functions.
A. Performs long-range City planning, including developing and administering comprehensive master plan.
B. Conducts research and develops policies related to City planning.
C. Creates plans and related reports, including land use, street alignment and lot division for specific areas of the City.
D. Assists with annexation requests.
E. Performs other planning related duties as assigned or apparent.
III. Economic Development Functions: Assists the Community Development Director in duties relating to economic development initiatives for the Economic Development Authority.
A. Drafts proposal for potential businesses.
B. Assists with applications for city incentives such as Tax Increment Financing, JOBZ, Minnesota Investment Fund and tax abatements.
C. Completes required reporting to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for outstanding economic development applications.
D. Assists in economic development initiatives as assigned or apparent.
IV. Other Administrative Functions.
A. Supervises and assigns tasks to the Planning Technician.
B. Serves as staff for the Downtown Parking Committee. Prepares agendas, reports, presentations and minutes for the Downtown Parking Committee.
C. Responsible for addressing properties in accordance to the City's street numbering system.
D. Represents the City and its interests in dealing directly with public and private agencies and organizations, news media, and private citizens.
Application Instructions:
Please send resume, cover letter, and city application to: City of Owatonna, 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, MN 55060.
Job Title: Senior Planner
Hiring Agency: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Web Link: statejobs.doer.state.mn.us
Deadline: Feb. 3, 2012
Salary Range: $53,000 - $79,000
Job Description:
Position is to provide technical expertise in the development of facilities planning concepts including campus master facilities plans, individual and system-wide capital project planning, predesigns, space analysis, sustainability issues and policies and procedures for execution of the capital planning and budgeting process within the system. Position is involved in development the planning principles for execution of sound stewardship and planning concepts. Candidate must be able to evaluate plans, provide research, analytical, technical writing and graphic functions in the execution of advanced facilities planning analysis and establishment of policies and procedures for the Facilities Planning and Programming Unit within the Finance Division. This requires a high level of comprehension of planning, building analysis, capital funding and building components, research/analysis methods and ability to understand planning principles, physical plants, facilities management issues, architecture and engineering components, communication, and be computer and web based literate and competent. Candidate should be team oriented and able to communicate and work with a diverse group of constituents and consultants. Computer skills must include word processing, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, data base management and other statistical skills.
Min Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, facilities or business related field; architecture, engineering, business systems analysis, construction management, environmental design, political science, or other approved degree program and coupled with at least four years significant relevant experience working in large, complex higher education institution or equivalent system/organization.
- Ability to research, present data in various forms and understand facilities operations.
- Strong written, graphic and oral communications skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences.
- Ability to clearly write reports, procedures, rules and correspondence sufficient to describe, promote and justify current and future program initiatives and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to understand planning concepts and facilities analysis.
- A working knowledge of capital budgeting and fiscal management including control techniques
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on projects to completion
- A high level of intellectual, and analytical ability, and technical aptitude.
- Demonstrated people management skills, including the ability to effectively monitor and manage performance.
Preferred Qualification
Professional registration in architecture, enginnering or planning and/or an advanced degree are preferred.
Application Instructions:
Submit application by Feb. 3, 2012 , to https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting place this in Posting Number: 12MNSC000018
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