Assistant City Planner

Salary : $62,108.80 - $81,952.00 Annually

Location : Wausau, WI

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202500457

Department : Community Development

Division : Planning

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Purpose of the Position

The Assistant City Planner performs mid-level professional work in the field of planning. This position provides information and assistance to City officials, City staff, the business community, and the public on planning and development related matters; conducts research and analysis to formulate recommendations; and assists in implementing recommendations of existing plans and City programs.

Quick Facts About this Position

• Starting hourly rate of $29.86 or higher DOQ

Standard hours 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Excellent benefits, including enrollment in the

Information about our Benefits and the Employee Handbook :

This position will be posted through March 20, 2025 or until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews or assists in reviews of development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans and regulations.

Prepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies.

Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use and tax base data.

Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezoning, ordinance amendments, site plans and other proposals.

Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing plans.

Coordinates community review of public and private development projects.

Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.

Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.

Assists with Historic Preservation Commission, Plan Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Sustainability Energy and Environment Committee, Affordable Housing Regional Task Force, and other committees as assigned.

Maintains the Planning Division page on the City website.

Prepares and presents agendas, packets, and reports at public meetings.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Performs various duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

Two (2) or more years of experience in planning or related field.

A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to demonstrate effective written, technical review and communication skills as well as the ability to create engaging and accessible notices, applications and publications, both in print and electronic format.

Ability to be highly organized and excel at creative thinking, prioritizing, scheduling and meeting tight deadlines.

Ability to interact and communicate positively with public officials, staff, consultants, the business community and the general public.

Ability to create hand drawn or computer generated sketches of planning and development concepts.

Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which include Microsoft Office and GIS.

Familiarity with applicable ordinances, legislation and regulations.

Physical and Working Environment

Limited exposure to disagreeable elements such as dirt, temperature fluctuations, and / or limited exposure to weather conditions. Limited travel within the Wausau area. Normal mental and visual attention is required. Light physical demands to include bending, twisting, turning, and light lifting. Limited exposure to workplace hazards.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.

When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS : The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record : Each applicant's application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES :

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Wausau offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits for Full-Time General (Non-Represented) Employees :

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending for Health and Dependent Care

Annual Biometric Health Screenings - free to employees under the health plan

Optional Life Insurance

Optional Long Term Disability Insurance

Optional Critical Illness Insurance

Optional Accident Insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program - Available to all employees and family members at no cost to the employee

10 Paid Holidays Off include : New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve Day.

Paid Leaves

Vacation accrual starts at 4.6154 bi-weekly for a total of 15 days annually! Vacation accrual increases at 5, 10, and 15 years of service. New employees may borrow up to half of their annual vacation accrual amount during the first six months of employment.

3 Personal Holidays upon hire and every January

Perfect Attendance

Sick Leave accrual bi-weekly at 3.6923 hours with a maximum accrual of 1,064 hours that never expires.

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How many years of professional work experience do you possess in the field of planning?

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Salary : $62,109 - $81,952