What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at City of Sioux Falls?
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $2,911.20 - $3,224.00 bi-weekly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Friday, February 16, 2024
JOB SUMMARY
Are you an experienced planner with a passion for leading teams and creating livable communities? Do you have strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a senior planner to join our team to lead and manage complex planning projects, provide strategic direction and leadership to our teams, and guide the City’s land use and transportation planning processes.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the City’s Long Range Planning Team, including the development and administration of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, transportation/transit planning program, and related special projects.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to review development proposals to ensure alignment with the City’s growth management policies.
- Serve as the departmental representative on local planning teams, including the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, public administration, or related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in planning, zoning, or public administration or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
- Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
- The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
- 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
- New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
- Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
