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City of
Minneapolis, MN
Principal City Planner
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POSITION INFORMATION:
Responsible for the analysis, preparation, development
and presentation of plans and projects in one or more phases of planning
work. The current vacancy is in the Department of Community Planning &
Economic Development, Planning Division.
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Annually |
6 Months |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
Step 3 |
Step 4
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Step 5 |
Step 6 |
Step 7 |
Step 8 |
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*SALARY: |
52,828 |
54,183 |
55,571 |
58,496 |
61,574 |
64,815 |
68,226 |
72,363 |
76,499 |
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Research and develop reports that evaluate public and private projects
involving the full range of transportation issues in the City and
evaluating consistency with plans and policies of the City and region.
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Write reports; make presentations and recommendations to the Planning
Commission and City Council. |
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Serve on various planning teams working on various projects and issues,
including environment, transportation, land use, development, and real
estate. |
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Represent the City on outside boards and commissions. |
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Provide presentations of the Comprehensive Plan; facilitate discussions
of the purpose and uses of the plan. |
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Initiate and lead inter-departmental responses to Mayor/City Council,
convene teams, establish work plans, develop policy/program
recommendations and make presentations to department heads and elected
officials. |
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Provide comprehensive planning services and represent the City’s
planning objectives in a variety of forums. |
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Evaluate capital improvement proposals affecting the City of
Minneapolis’ long-range plan. |
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Manage planning processes including coordination of interdisciplinary
staff and representatives from outside organizations. |
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Ongoing communication with neighborhood staff, citizens, private and
public development community around planning and development issues. |
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Evaluate development proposals within the context of a central city of a
metropolitan region. |
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience: Five (5) years of professional level experience in Planning,
Public Administration, Architecture or Urban Design performing duties
similar to those described above.
Education: Masters Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Urban
Design, Architecture or a highly related field or equivalent. Certification
in the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may
be considered.
Supplemental Application: There are Five (5)
questions that must be answered and submitted with your application
to complete the process. These questions will be e-mailed to you once you
submit your application.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
| Certification by the American Institute of
Certified Planners is preferred. |
| Considerable knowledge of the scope, principles,
methods, practices and procedures of various phases of long range and
city planning and development processes. |
| Considerable knowledge of quantitative and
qualitative research techniques used in urban planning. |
| Experience working in an urban environment where
in-fill, redevelopment and urban form are issues |
| Experience in working with planning organizations
ranging from cultural groups, neighborhood groups, city councils and
commissions and regional councils |
| Experience in working with planning initiatives at
the local and regional level |
| Working knowledge of computer operating systems
and software, including Microsoft Office, GIS software (ArcView, ArcInfo,
ArcGIS) and Sketch-UP. |
| Strong oral and written communication skills,
including those related to collaboration, influencing, relationship
building and strategic integrative-thinking and applying good judgment. |
| Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate
complex data and present findings and conclusions clearly and
effectively. |
| Ability to manage planning processes from concept
to implementation, including project management experience |
| Proficiency in time management, including managing
multiple complex projects simultaneously. |
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:
Dates: November 5,
2007 through November 23, 2007
Contact: Loren L.
Heine, HR Associate
Phone: 612-673-2282
Email Address:
loren.heine@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
SELECTION PROCESS:
The examination will consist
of a rating of training and experience, answers to the
supplemental
questions and/or an oral exam (100%).
BACKGROUND CHECK:
The City has determined that
a criminal background check may be necessary for certain positions with this
job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to
obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position
sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent will not be
considered further for the position.
ELIGIBLE
LIST WILL EXPIRE THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER POSTING.
The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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