29-25 Planning Director (Development Services)

29-25 Planning Director (Development Services): This position will plan, organize, and oversee the planning function of the City; will provide high-level customer service and professional planning assistance for all city departments, citizens, developers, designers and boards/commissions/Council; will manage application process from application to final approval; will be responsive to city needs by evaluating proper codes and by visioning the City’s future. Position will, through their own work and the work of others, ensure applicant’s submission meets requirements; coordinate development proposals; review development proposals with other departments; prepare technical comments and compile zoning history information for each case; ensure additional or revised information is provided by the applicant; and determine if special exceptions or variances to standards are required.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in urban or community or regional planning, geography, public administration, architecture, landscape architecture or related field. Five years of experience in professional planning in a municipal planning agency that includes current planning, long-range and master planning; a master’s degree in urban planning or related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Three years’ supervisory experience over professional planning staff. AICP certification required.

Salary Range: $116,708.80- $156,998.40 annually DOQ plus a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, annual leave, sick leave, holidays, and personal days.

HOW TO APPLY to Position Number 29-25: A completed City of Stillwater application is required for consideration, resume and cover letter preferred.

Closing Date: 3/20/25

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