Planner - City of Rochester

League of Minnesota Cities (LMNC)

$79K — $112K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in municipal/regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field, plus one year of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in the same fields mentioned above is acceptable.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the predevelopment review process for various planning projects.
  • Act as a City representative to convey information and findings to City officials and community groups.
  • Gather and analyze data to support policy recommendations and decision-making.
  • Maintain records and documentation related to planning and development activities.
  • Lead special project planning work to advance community objectives.
Full Job Description
Salary: $79,473.00 - $112,198.00 Annually
Location : Rochester
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Rochester
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting

The Planner position provides professional expertise for a range of planning, development, economic development and related department services and activities. Job duties include facilitating the predevelopment review process; serving as a City representative in providing information, education, and findings to City Council, commissions, boards, community groups, and the public; compiling data, maintaining records, and completing studies and analyses to provide a sound foundation for policy recommendations and decision making; and performing special project planning work.

A Bachelor's degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university with one year of municipal planning, economic development, or community development experience.
OR
A Master's Degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered

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Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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