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06/06/2019
Planner II
City of Solon
The Planning and Community Development Department has an opening for the full-time position of Planner II. The Planner II works under the direct supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development and will participate in the following activities: review of residential and commercial site plans and construction drawings for compliance with zoning code requirements; performing research and writing of reports relating to various planning and construction issues; performing GIS analysis and preparing maps utilizing ESRI ArcMap 10.7; answering questions of the general public and guiding applicants through the planning and building permit approval process; assisting with grant applications; participating in the City Master Plan update process; and providing other municipal planning functions, as required. The successful candidate must have strong research, communication, computer and public interaction skills and a sound understanding of planning and land use regulation processes. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Land Use Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field and including 3 years’ experience in an agency performing planning and zoning functions is required. AICP professional certification, or the ability to acquire such certification, is preferred. The position is slotted at Grade G on the Solon Wage scale with a starting salary ranging between $42,567 and $53,208 depending upon relevant qualifications and level of experience. Interested candidates must submit an application, letter of interest and resume online by visiting the City of Solon website at http://solonohio.org/jobs.aspx