Professional Planning Jobs

Planning and Zoning Administrator

Peninsula Township

Staff Planner II

City of Farmington Hills

OPENING DATE:  Friday, January 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Planning and Community Development

EMPLOYEE GROUP:  Teamsters

EMPLOYEE STATUS:  Full Time - Regular

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE:  ASAP, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime for night meetings

PAY RATE:   $70,767 - $80,987

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:  Minimum three years in municipal or related private planning work.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:         Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.  Basic Skills in Geographic Information Systems.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the supervision of the City Planner, perform a diverse range of highly responsible professional administrative tasks to support the Planning Office. Staff liaison to the Historic District Commission, Historic Commission and when needed, the Planning Commission.

HOW TO APPLY:  All candidates must complete a City of Farmington Hills employment application. Applications are located at www.fhgov.com or in the Human Resources Department at City Hall (31555 West Eleven Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336). Please email the completed application and supporting documents to hr@fhgov.com or in person to the HR Department for consideration. 

Current employees should submit a letter of interest and resume. 

The City of Farmington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We work hard to enable all employees to succeed and, to that end, we welcome diverse talent and cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.  We're committed to building a workforce where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

Community Development Director / Zoning Administrator

Village of Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City, MI (pop. 846) is seeking candidates to serve as Community Development Director and Zoning Administrator. Mackinaw City is located in Northern Michigan. Mackinaw City is a rural community that serves as a major tourist destination in the summer months. The Village is near historic landmarks, Great Lakes, and the Upper Peninsula. The Mackinaw City Village Council is seeking candidates with an outstanding track record of community collaboration to provide services to the Village including long-range planning, administration of zoning and code enforcement, and other development-related responsibilities.

To learn more about Mackinaw City, please visit mackinawcity.org. Candidates seeking confidentially under Michigan law should clearly state their intentions. Mackinaw City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full job description can be found by clicking here.

Compensation:  Salary $50,000 - $55,000 DOQ

Closing Date:  Interested candidates should apply by February 25th, 2025.

To Apply:  Please include cover letter, resume, and application. The application and additional information can be downloaded from our website, which can be found by clicking here. Please send paperwork to:

Or email application documents to Lana Jaggi at ljaggi@mackinawcity.org.

Planner 1 – Urban Design (Historic Preservation)

City of Detroit

Detroit’s Planning and Development Department seeks to fill a Planner 1 – Urban Design position in the City’s Historic Preservation division.

The Planner 1 is an entry-level planning professional who receives direction and guidance from higher-level planners and managers. This position will assist intermediate/senior preservation planners with administrative support for the Historic District Commission (HDC) and the City’s historic districts.  Additional responsibilities include support and assistance with the administration of city-wide preservation plans and initiatives, including support of historic preservation scope within other department projects. The Planner 1 assists and supports the intake and internal review of HDC applications, violations, and communication.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in historic preservation, urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture or other related field of study. A master's degree is preferred.

Experience
For entry into the Planner position, no work experience is required; however, minimum education requirements must be met. One year of experience in city planning, architectural design, urban design or historic preservation highly preferred.

Fluency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, drafting software such as AutoCAD or Rhino, and digital 3D modeling software such as Revit or Sketchup preferred.

Equivalency
A combination of education and professional experience that meets job requirements will be
considered on an individual basis.

Cover Letter and Resume
Applicants are required to include a cover letter and resume when submitting their application through the City’s employment portal.

Planning, Zoning & Building Department Coordinator
Northfield Township (Whitmore Lake, MI)

Full-time  7:30am-5:30pm Monday thru Thursday

$25.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITES:

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day administrative operations of the Planning, Zoning and Building Departments including generating permits and processing payments and responding to inquiries / requests regarding the Township’s planning functions and procedures for obtaining building permits, regulatory reviews, zoning changes.
• Serve as administrative support to Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals by preparing and posting meeting packets, advertising for Public Hearings in accordance with state law and local ordinances, maintaining files and upkeep of associated township webpages.
• Learn the laws and regulations regarding zoning and land use in order to inform customers / developers / residents where development can occur and provide basic regulations that may be required.
• Shepherd development projects and building permits through the regulatory process.
• General administrative duties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must have excellent customer service skills, high level of integrity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Should also have basic computer skills, excellent written & oral communication, excellent math skills, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to learn new things.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent; 3-5 years experience with Building, Planning and/or Zoning; Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Preferred but not required: College degree and/or certification a plus;  Previous experience with municipal government preferred; Exposure to BS&A program modules a plus.

Resumes accepted until position filled. See web site for full details
www.twp-northfield.org/job_postings/index.php

Assistant Planner

McKenna

Join the talented team at McKenna, recently named one of Crain's Detroit Business' 2024 Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan! McKenna’s planning, design, and building professionals help municipal leaders develop and maintain communities for real life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Planner assists Senior Planners and Project Managers in providing on-time, on-budget planning and design work. The position offers a hybrid schedule based in either our Northville or Grand Rapids office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve on a multitude of projects to deliver creative solutions to our clients throughout the Midwest, primarily local units of government
• Assist Senior Planners and Project Managers in preparing for and delivering public presentations and facilitating public meetings, in front of municipal boards, commissions, concerned stakeholder groups, and professional peer organizations in communities throughout the greater Detroit area
• Deliver graphically rich work
• Build relationships with current and future McKenna clients
• Support night meetings with Senior Planners or Project Managers

QUALIFICATIONS

1. An undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or related field. (Master’s degree preferred) Candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered
2. Zero to two years’ experience in professional planning and/or design positions, municipal or private
3. Public engagement and zoning administration experience
4. Ability to respectfully function as a team member under direction of others

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to hr@mcka.com.

McKenna is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds and transferable experience are encouraged to apply.