What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior City Planner position at City of St. Paul?
Join Our Team as a Senior City PlannerThe City of Saint Paul's Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) is seeking a Senior City Planner to join a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to building a vibrant and thriving Saint Paul. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful city planning initiatives while growing professionally and serving the community. As part of the Long-Range Planning Team within PED’s Planning Division, the Senior City Planner will : Lead research, plan, and policy development to support city planning goals.Collaborate with senior planning staff, mentor junior staff, and support interdepartmental teams.Conduct community outreach and facilitate collaboration with stakeholders.Serve as staff to Planning Commission committees, task forces, and technical committees.Represent planning initiatives to the Planning Commission, City Council, and Mayor’s Office.This position involves drafting and editing plans, zoning code, reports, and presentations, and contributing to long-range initiatives such as the Comprehensive Plan and neighborhood planning.The successful candidate will demonstrate : Expertise in urban planning, community engagement, and policy development.Strong communication skills, including public presentations and report writing.A passion for working collaboratively in a diverse urban setting.Dedication to professional growth and serving the community effectively.Minimum Qualifications : A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a closely-related field, and four years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent.A Master's Degree in Urban Planning or a closely-related field and two years of experience as a City Planner or equivalent is preferred.A combination of education and experience to equal 8 years or more can be used to qualify for the position.Application Process : Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system : A resumeFirst time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide .Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.Open Job Posting : This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.Selection Process : Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview / hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.Pre-Employment Screening : This position requires a background check which may include criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information : Michelle LeBow at 651-278-1431Email : michelle.lebow@stpaul.govThe City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.Veteran’s Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
