Impactful City Planner Zoning & Community

The City of Atchison is seeking a highly motivated, community-focused, and collaborative City Planner to help guide our growth and development. This role serves as a key advisor on land use, zoning administration and long-range planning projects. Whether reviewing site plans, presenting to the Planning Commission, or engaging directly with residents and local developers, the City Planner plays a vital role in preserving Atchison’s unique history while facilitating sustainable community development.

The City Planner is responsible for assisting the public, advancing land development priorities, enforcing zoning codes and regulations, and applying planning knowledge to coordinate and design projects, land use development, and infrastructure and transportation accessibility. The City Planner performs urban planning duties in support of the City of Atchison’s development and planning program and in compliance with City codes and ordinances, professional standards, policies, and regulations.

The City Planner reviews and develops updates to the City’s zoning ordinances and regulations as well as the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. This position requires little supervision and works closely with the building inspector, code enforcement officer, City Manager, Planning Commission, and other departments as needed.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collectively with others. They will possess the ability to apply critical attention to detail as well as the ability to prepare reports and maintain files and records.

Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field required. Three to five years’ relevant planning experience required.
• Progress toward Master’s degree in Urban Planning or AICP preferred but not required.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance premiums paid 75-100% by employer; short-term disability; life insurance;
  Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions and wellness program; supplemental insurances available, including medical transport insurance; KPERS retirement plan; discounted YMCA membership rates; 6-week parental leave; and employee assistance program.