Come work with progressive, award winning planners in a growing community where you will be exposed to a wide-range of planning duties! We are looking for a team player who has excellent customer service skills and is passionate about city planning! We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Planner in our Community Development Department – Planning Division. Responsibilities include: gathering data related to land use, zoning and development activities; providing technical assistance to the development review process and compliance enforcement; assisting in the implementation of community development programs; working with special interest groups such as leading the sustainability advisory committee and more!

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months of professional planning experience (may include internship experience)
• A valid driver’s license

• GIS experience

Additional Reasons to Apply:

• Eligible for a hybrid work schedule (up to 2 days per week) after 6 months of successful City employment
• Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
• Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
• Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!

Application deadline: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Interviews expected to take place March 3, 2025. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.

POSITION SCOPE

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of entry-level and intermediate technical planning-related activities including collecting and gathering data related to land use and development activities, providing technical assistance to the development review process, and providing general assistance in the implementation of community development programs. This position utilizes general knowledge and an educational background in urban planning, communication, technical, analytical, and graphic skills. This position is responsible for working with planning, development, the public and special interest groups to carry out, under direct supervision, day-to-day tasks identified in the work program of the Planning Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs technical assistance necessary in the implementation of the City’s zoning and land development regulations. Includes answering daily questions, approving land use and zoning permits, monitoring compliance with field inspections, and enforcing code violations.

Assists the Inspections Division with building plan review related to zoning and field inspections for site plan compliance. Assists other City divisions with necessary zoning compliance on related licenses or other needed approvals.

Supports the Planning Manager in the updating of the City's zoning codes, Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood plans, special area plans. Tasks include data collection and analysis, public meetings, public presentations, surveys, writing, graphics, and publication.

Assists the Planning Manager with the City’s development review process, including report writing, zoning, site plans, subdivision, signs, enforcement, and other necessary matters.

Assists the Planning Manager and Administrative Associate IV with processing applications.

Assists with the work of various boards, commissions, and committees as assigned or needed, including preparation and presentation of work plans, related reports, maps and associated tasks. Supporting the Sustainability Advisory Committee is a key responsibility.

Performs technical activities, including the use of GIS, necessary in the development, implementation, and updating of zoning maps, ordinances, research activities and projects.

Represents the Planning Division on various internal or external review committees.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field is required. Six (6) months of professional planning experience (may include internship experience) is preferred.

A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License is preferred.

GIS experience is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.

Must be able to take direction and work well with others.

Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.

Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED

Planning Manager, Community Development Director

SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is mostly sedentary (sitting) with occasional walking, standing and lifting less than 10 lbs. in a general office setting with a minimal presence of hazards.

The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.