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 or Master's degree in planning or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 1 year of experience in municipal planning, economic development, or community development.
  • Strong analytical skills for data compilation and policy recommendation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing predevelopment review processes.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the predevelopment review process for urban projects.
  • Represent the City in discussions with Council, commissions, and community groups.
  • Compile data and maintain records for planning activities.
  • Conduct studies and analyses to support decision-making.
  • Plan and execute special projects within the planning department.

Benefits

  • Detailed benefits not specified; contact the city for more information.
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

Learn more and apply:
Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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