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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 3, 1991
AGENDA ITEM: ASSISTANT PLANNER HIRING PROCESS
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT
PREPARED BY: LISA FREESE, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
AGENDAITEM 4Q
ATTACHMENTS: JOB DESCRIPTION, JOB AD
APPROVED BY:
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As authorized by the City Council at your last regular meeting, I am
submitting to you the job description and placement ad of the Assistant
Planner position for your review and consideration.
You will also find as follows a schedule of the hiring process for this
position:
December 3 Consideration for approval by Council
December 8 & 15 Advertisement of Ad in "Minneapolis
Tribune" (Ad will also be placed in
League of Cities "Bulletin")
December 20 Deadline for receiving applications
December 26 -December 31 Interview of Candidates
January 7
Council appointment
This is a very stringent time schedule and hopefully we will be able to
interview candidates between the period of December 26-31. Even with
approval of hiring on January 7, the earliest this person would most likely
be able to start would be the last week in January, 1992.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE ASSISTANT PLANNER JOB
DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THIS POSITION
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
Position Title
Department
Accountable To
POSITIONRESPONSIBILITY WRITE-UP
Date:
Assistant Planner
Planning Department
Director of Planning
Primary Objective of Position
This is a responsible, professional position within the Planning
Department. The Assistant Planner must be capable of independent work with
minimal supervision. Duties include the preparation of detailed staff
reports, oral presentations, preparation of plan elements and assist with
coordination of the City's planning programs and special projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Major Areas of Accountability
1. Organization/Procedures
-- Meets with citizens, boards and commissions, developers and staff
for matters related to planning and development.
--Prepares detailed staff reports for the Planning Commission and
City Council on development proposals as assigned.
-- Assists with management of Planning Commission agendas, meeting
material packets and packet distribution.
-- Undertakes planning studies and other projects at the .direction
of the Director of Planning.
-- Assists with zoning and subdivision ordinance enforcement.
-- Assists with updating of land use plans and regulations.
-- Maintains records and information and suggests improvements in
the department.
-- Provides information and assistance to residents and developers
on planning issues and regulations.
-- Attends all Planning Commission Meetings and attends other
meetings as required.
-- Performs other tasks and duties assigned by the Director of
Planning.
Position Responsibility Write -Up
Assistant Planner
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=- Is under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning.
Must be capable of effectively communicating with other
departments, citizens, boards and commissions and developers.
3 • Minimum Re i*- ments:
A bachelors degree in planning or related field and at least one
year of responsible, relevant experience or a masters degree in
Planning or related field and experience desirable.
-- A demonstrated ability to apply planning and zoning principles.
The ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written
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forms.
-- The ability to analyze complex issues and problems.
-- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A basic understanding of management techniques and leadership
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-- The ability to maintain professional and courteous attitudes
representing the City or department. when
ASSISTANT PLANNER
The City of Rosemount (pop.'9000), located in the Twin Cities
area, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant
Planner. Rosemount is a rapidly developing suburb in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area.
Position is responsible for planning, development review, zoning
administration and special projects. Position will assist the
Director of Planning with the overall functions of the planning
department.
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in planning or related
field and at least one year of responsible, relevant experience
or a Master's degree in planning or related field and relevant
experience preferred. Starting salary range is $27,500 to
$30,500 and excellent benefits.
All applicants must submit a city application. Contact Susan
Walsh, City Clerk, 2875 - 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN 55068
(612)423-4411 for application and job description. Application
deadline is December 20, 1991. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.