Open Position: Community Development Planner

 The Position
Work areas include initiating, developing and managing projects for local governments in the following areas:

• Community strategic planning
• Capital improvement planning
• Environmental reviews
• Comprehensive planning and plan updates
• Zoning ordinance development
• Telecommunication/broadband planning
• MN DEED Small Cities Development Program grant writing and administration
• Hazard mitigation planning
• Renewable energy project development and grant writing
• GIS and mapping support
• Park and recreation planning

Primary responsibilities (50-75%) will be regional transportation planning and will include the following areas:

• Assist MnDOT with statewide transportation projects and plans.
• Participate in the development of the Area Transportation Improvement Program for MnDOT Districts 4 & 8.
• Complete transportation planning projects or studies for the region that promote a seamless transportation network.
• Review and process functional classification change requests in coordination with the local road authority and the MnDOT District State Aid Engineer.
• Communicate with MnDOT; RDC staff, boards and committees; local officials and staff; and the general public on a board range of transportation related issues.
• Meet and coordinate with MnDOT and peer transportation planners to enhance planning and provide regional input for state projects and projects considered for federal funding.
• Provide professional assistance to local units of government on local and regional transportation issues.
• Work with communities and schools developing and implementing Safe Routes to School Plans.
• Promote and develop active transportation strategies for cities, counties, and schools.

Background & Experience
Related 4-year degree in community development, transportation planning, geography, urban studies/design, public administration, environmental studies, economics or a related field or at least six years’ experience in the previous fields or a combination of both required.
Night meetings and overnight travel is necessary.
Must have valid driver’s license.
All finalists considered will be subject to a criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits
Starting salary $41,600.
Benefits include full single health insurance high deductible plan ($3,200 single/$6,400 family maximum), 50% family coverage, full single dental, agency contributions to HSA account ($1,600 in 2016), life, flexible benefits plan, deferred compensation plan, PERA.
Timing
The position is available starting immediately.
This position will remain open until filled.
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