Planner I​/II

Position: Planner I / II

Department: Development Services (Exempt)
Division: Planning

Reports To: Zoning Administrator Approved: 11/19/2025 Job Code: DS (7027)

Job Title

Planner I / II
GR: 113 FLSA: Exempt Department: Development Services (Exempt)
Division: Planning Reports To: Zoning Administrator Approved: 11/19/2025 Job Code: DS (7027)

Description

The City of Salina is seeking a motivated, forward-thinking planning professional to join our high-impact, mission-driven Community & Development Services Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to shaping Salina’s future, support transformational community initiatives, & work within a team that values innovation, collaboration, & meaningful public service.

Duties

• Coordinates & performs work in preparation & implementation of the City’s community development plans.
• Processes subdivision, annexation, & zoning requests including researching & analyzing applications for compliance & conformity with applicable rules & regulations.
• Assists in the development & updating of codes & ordinances.
• Confers with & advises officials & the public on technical aspects of zoning, planning, & supplies information to, & cooperates with, interested individuals & organizations.
• Prepares comprehensive reports based upon careful research & study of planning & zoning problems, gathers, analyzes & presents data in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports for use before boards, advisory committees & public hearings.
• Plans, coordinates, & participates in the preparation of community development plans, programs, & grant applications.
• Plans & conducts public outreach & participation activities such as public meetings, outreach events, & presentations.
• Assists with maintaining & updating flood plain maps & administration of flood plain policies.
• Maintains & updates flood plain maps; administers flood plain policies.
• Performs complex research & manages records for proposed projects & regulatory matters.
• Writes & interprets technical reports & maintains a wide variety of records.

Education & Experience Planner I Required

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, public administration or related field.
• Experience in community or urban/rural planning or three (3) years of planning experience.

Planner I Preferred

• Experience with current and/or long-range planning.
• Experience with boards & commissions.
• Experience with GIS.
• AICP candidate status.

Planner II Required

• Master’s degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, public administration, or related field.
• Experience in community or urban/rural planning or five (5) years of planning experience.

Planner II Preferred

• Experience with current and/or long-range planning.
• Experience with boards & commissions.
• Experience with GIS.
• AICP certification or AICP candidate status.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type

• Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Sits about 70% of the time.

Equipment

• Adding machine, calculator, computer, copy machine, fax machine, & telephone.

Hours

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Attends meetings outside of normal office hours.

Starting Pay DOQ

• Planner I: $63,/yr.
• Planner II: $70,/yr.

Paid Time Off

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785‑309‑5710.

ADA Notice

For needed accommodations, please call 785‑309‑5745 Office or 785‑309‑5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

Contact

City of Salina Human Resources Department
City/County Building
300 W. Ash Street, Room 200
Salina, KS 67401

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