Position Title: Planner/Senior Planner
Employer’s Name: Olmsted County
Job Location (City, State): Rochester, MN
Nature of Work: Under supervision, performs work pertaining to planning, analysis, permitting, and administration of policies. May be required to work outside of normal business hours to attend evening meetings.
Examples of Work:
Reviews and makes recommendations on zoning related permits and applications, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Responds to questions from property owners, developers, and the general public, regarding land use, zoning, and floodplain/shoreland regulations.
Issue permits for development in community’s floodplain.
Collects data, prepares reports, and assists with projects on topics such as land use, zoning, floodplain/shoreland, transportation, economics, and housing.
Presents reports and represents the planning department at public meetings.
Conducts site inspections for compliance and possible zoning or floodplain/shoreland violations.
Conducts community outreach and education.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS).
Knowledge of urban design, transportation, land use, floodplain/shoreland, and housing.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
Knowledge of land use concepts, zoning, growth management and other regulatory matters and related considerations.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Skill in providing customer service.
Skill in presenting information to large groups of people.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in preparing maps and graphics.
Ability to understand and interpret ordinances, policies and codes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, advisory groups, staff and the public.
Ability to learn and adapt to updates in technology.
Further information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted/jobs/4701290/planner-senior-planner