NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Staff Planner II
Farmington Hills
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$71K/yr - $81K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company specializing in planning and community development, and they are seeking a Staff Planner II. The role involves working with planning consultants to develop comprehensive plans for community improvement, conducting special studies, and providing technical assistance to the Planning Commission.
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Responsibilities
Gathers and compiles base information for the development of plans and preparation of reports
Conducts special studies performing research, analysis and evaluation of various land use problems. Develops alternative proposals and identifies planning objectives
Reviews zoning and special use permits, performs investigations necessary to determine impact and makes recommendations for appropriate action
Reviews site and subdivision plans and land division requests using basic planning principles and land use practices
Compiles data to prepare reports and recommendations on sites for which development is proposed by site visits and observation of the area
Achieve compliance with Zoning Ordinances and Planning Commission requirements through site inspections
Assists in the revision of the Zoning Ordinance
Attends meetings concerning development and planning with other departments, governmental agencies, contractors, architects, engineers, citizens, and others
Provides technical assistance to the Planning Commission and may present materials for consideration
Develops visual aids and GIS mapping for Planning Commission meetings
Assists residents, developers and citizens with questions and problems along with providing assistance in filling out various applications and forms
Reviews site plans for proposed residential developments, sign permits, and change of occupancy requests for conformance to the City Code and Zoning Ordinance
Coordinates and approves requests for addressing within the City
In the absence of the City Planner, supervises the Planning Office and represents the Planning Office at meetings such as the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Beautification Commission and Historic District Commission
Performs a variety of office tasks. Enters data, prepares correspondence, answers phones, files, schedules inspections, and other office duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field
two years minimum in municipal or related private planning work
Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Basic skills in Geographic Information Systems
Valid Operator's License
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
And more!
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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