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Associate Planner
Under the direction of the Community Development Director, The Associate Planner serves as a key member of the Community Development Department, supporting the City Planner in the administration of comprehensive planning efforts, zoning oversight, and implementation of strategic development initiatives. The position plays a central role in facilitating communication with the business community, administering downtown revitalization programs, and coordinating housing-related programs and policy implementation. The Associate Planner ensures that development aligns with the City's long-range goals and contributes to a vibrant and economically sustainable community with the support of the other City departments. Responsibilities include: Assist in the review and processing of planning and zoning applications including site plans, special use permits, and rezonings. Respond to public inquiries related to Department projects and programs, zoning requirements, and other municipal functions. Communicate with property owners, developers, businesses, and community stakeholders to provide technical planning assistance and promote development opportunities. Prepare staff reports, public notices, presentations, and supporting documentation for meetings of the Planning Commission, City Council, and advisory boards. Monitor and assist in updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinance, and housing strategies. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, zoning regulations, and applicable city codes. Represent the department and present at public meetings, forums, and community events as required. Coordinate, manage, and promote the City's adopted downtown plans, downtown programs, small business incentives, and economic revitalization initiatives. Assist with downtown and historic district design review process and Faade Grant program. Evaluate proposals, formulate recommendations, and monitor compliance. Qualifications include: Education:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field. Master's degree is desirable. Experience:
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, with exposure to economic development, downtown program management, and/or housing programs. Certifications/Licenses:
None. Other Requirements:
Experience with and working knowledge of GIS. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license. This position requires a working knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal and regional planning. This position requires a working knowledge of the full range of urban planning and municipal issues with a strong working knowledge in the areas of business and economic development, urban design, historic preservation, and housing. This position requires knowledge of the laws and procedures of comprehensive planning, redevelopment planning, blight elimination/redevelopment, and real estate as practiced in the State of Wisconsin. In addition, this position requires the ability to: Exercise strong oral and written communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely Skilled in conflict resolution, customer service, and project coordination Function as an independent self-starter, practice strong organizational skills, exercise good judgment, adapt to new situations, meet multiple deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment Add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals and apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, area, volume, circumference, and proportions Interpret basic descriptive statistical data and reports Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and data Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, outcomes and actions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, allied agencies, and other units of government.
Under the direction of the Community Development Director, The Associate Planner serves as a key member of the Community Development Department, supporting the City Planner in the administration of comprehensive planning efforts, zoning oversight, and implementation of strategic development initiatives. The position plays a central role in facilitating communication with the business community, administering downtown revitalization programs, and coordinating housing-related programs and policy implementation. The Associate Planner ensures that development aligns with the City's long-range goals and contributes to a vibrant and economically sustainable community with the support of the other City departments. Responsibilities include: Assist in the review and processing of planning and zoning applications including site plans, special use permits, and rezonings. Respond to public inquiries related to Department projects and programs, zoning requirements, and other municipal functions. Communicate with property owners, developers, businesses, and community stakeholders to provide technical planning assistance and promote development opportunities. Prepare staff reports, public notices, presentations, and supporting documentation for meetings of the Planning Commission, City Council, and advisory boards. Monitor and assist in updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinance, and housing strategies. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, zoning regulations, and applicable city codes. Represent the department and present at public meetings, forums, and community events as required. Coordinate, manage, and promote the City's adopted downtown plans, downtown programs, small business incentives, and economic revitalization initiatives. Assist with downtown and historic district design review process and Faade Grant program. Evaluate proposals, formulate recommendations, and monitor compliance. Qualifications include: Education:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field. Master's degree is desirable. Experience:
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, with exposure to economic development, downtown program management, and/or housing programs. Certifications/Licenses:
None. Other Requirements:
Experience with and working knowledge of GIS. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license. This position requires a working knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal and regional planning. This position requires a working knowledge of the full range of urban planning and municipal issues with a strong working knowledge in the areas of business and economic development, urban design, historic preservation, and housing. This position requires knowledge of the laws and procedures of comprehensive planning, redevelopment planning, blight elimination/redevelopment, and real estate as practiced in the State of Wisconsin. In addition, this position requires the ability to: Exercise strong oral and written communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely Skilled in conflict resolution, customer service, and project coordination Function as an independent self-starter, practice strong organizational skills, exercise good judgment, adapt to new situations, meet multiple deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment Add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals and apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, area, volume, circumference, and proportions Interpret basic descriptive statistical data and reports Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and data Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, outcomes and actions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, allied agencies, and other units of government.