City Planner Level IV at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

City Planner IV

Regular Full-time

Benefits offered for this opportunity: AFSCME Benefits Summary 

This position is represented by the AFSCME union and has the expectation to advance, which includes more opportunity for pay and increased responsibility.

Starting pay is $30.61/hour (This rate is non-negotiable and there is a 6-month probationary period). In this position you have the potential of making up to $41.17/hour.

For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: AFSCME Union Contract 

Role Summary

Performs a variety of professional planning activities including review of development and land use applications; zoning and site plan review; modifications of historic structures, historic district development, serves as project manager for development applications; prepares written project analyses and makes written recommendations; prepares and presents oral, written and graphic presentations to various boards, commissions and the general public, prepares and reviews City Ordinances; conducts site inspections; provides technical assistance to the general public; and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties:

Incumbent performs under the general supervision of the Planning Manager and may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Serves as project manager on development projects and a variety of assignments, including analyzing and evaluating site plans, performing technical reviews and making recommendations, coordinating site plan reviews, ensuring plans and applications receive appropriate approvals, writes staff reports detailing issues


• Prepares clear and concise written analysis of facts and relevant issues


• Drafts language for ordinance or guideline modifications


• Reviews zoning variances for conformance to applicable ordinances and policies


• Reviews building modifications and development projects in historic districts for conformance to applicable ordinances and policies


• Provides support to a variety of boards and commissions on a regular or occasional basis


• Presents plans and design concepts effectively at public meetings


• Speaks at various commission and committee meetings and other public hearings and meetings


• Organizes and facilitates public involvement processes


• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, architects and the public regarding standards, plans, specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures


• Serves as project manager on a variety of assignments


• Performs research, planning and technical analyses for complex projects


•  Acts as technical advisor to other City staff for addressing complex issues


•  Addresses complaints from citizens and others

Training and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation or a closely related field.


• Progressively responsible planning or planning–related experience: at least three years


• Project or program management: at least one year 

Training and Experience Preferred:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Landscape Architecture or Public Administration or a closely related field.

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