Planner

Salary : $86,049.60 - $102,752.00 Annually
Location : Minnetonka, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00007
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 02/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Why Minnetonka?
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Our greatest asset are our people. City of Minnetonka employees work together to drive change and make a meaningful impact on the community. We support one another in our personal and professional lives. You can expect to make a difference because in Minnetonka you and your work matter.
Job Description

The city of Minnetonka seeks a Planner with a strong public service focus/orientation. The role of the planner is to respond to public inquiries and land use complaints; enforce zoning ordinances; review permit applications; prepare written staff reports; make regularly scheduled oral presentations to the planning commission; monitor and provide project management for land use applications; conduct research projects; and perform GIS related functions.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries about land use and zoning matters

• Assists in the interpretation, enforcement, and updating of city ordinances
• Reviews building, grading, and sign permits for compliance with ordinances
• Assists the public through land development procedures
• Researches, writes and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council, as needed
• Performs pre-site inspections to ensure compliance with code requirements
• Monitor, manage, and guide assigned land use applications
• Permit research and GIS projects
• Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A belief in and commitment to the organization's shared values
• A bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field and One (1) year of responsible, relevant planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience dealing with land use complaints, and the interpretation and enforcement of zoning ordinances.
• Knowledge and practical experience with GIS
• Valid MN driver's license

Desired Qualifications:

• A master's degree in planning or related field
• Experience in a metropolitan planning office.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:

• General knowledge of Federal, State, and local building codes and ordinances relating to planning
• General knowledge of all phases of planning; comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and position-specific software applications
• Practiced in compiling and analyzing technical and statistical information to prepare technical reports
• Proficient in interpreting various rules and regulations

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas, explanations, and recommendations clearly both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and present technical information clearly
• Ability to learn City and department policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow the organization's shared values

Not Sure You Meet All the Qualifications?
If this role interests you, but you're unsure about meeting all the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply! Your unique experiences may be more relevant than you think, and we value both technical skills and diverse perspectives.

How to Apply:

Click "Apply" at the top of the page before the closing date.

Submit these documents via the online application system (no zip files or links):

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Questions? Contact Human Resources at

Hiring Process:

• Open Job Posting: Requsition is open and accepting applications.
• Selection Process: Qualified applicants join a candidate pool. Hiring managers select candidates for interviews and/or assessments. You'll be notified if selected.
• Pre-Employment Screening: This may include a driver's license, a criminal history background check, a drug test, a physical exam, a work assessment or simulation, and, if education-based, proof of qualifications.

Contact Us:
For position-related questions, email Katie Xiong at

Veteran's Preference:
Veterans can request preference under MN Statute 197.455 by submitting a DD214 with their application.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Minnetonka values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, public assistance status, or other protected classes.
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01

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in Planning or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of relevant Planning experience do you have?

• None
• 1 -2 Years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ Years

03

How many years of experience do you have dealing with land use complaints, and the interpretation and enforcement of zoning ordinances?

• None
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

04

How many years of practical experience with GIS do you have?

• None
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5+ years

05

Do you have a valid MN driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience in a metropolitan planning office?

• Yes
• No

07

In your current role, could you provide an example of a typical interaction with the public.
08

Have you reviewed building and sign permit applications? If so, please describe the process and any software or technology you use.
09

Do you have experience reviewing planning applications (cases)? If yes, did your review include writing reports or presenting them to a board or commission? Please explain.
Required Question